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Hillary Clinton: It was a transition policy and it was an effort to try to deal with the reality that probably since the very beginning…

On the recordJune 3, 2007
It was a transition policy and it was an effort to try to deal with the reality that probably since the very beginning of our nation, we've had gays serving in our military with distinction and honor on behalf of our country as we do today.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton discusses the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy and its implications for military service.

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