James Inhofe actually said...

"This is not a social thing. This is combat effectiveness. That is what the country pays Marines to do."

"According to your report, 30 percent of those who turned in a survey said repealing DADT would have a negative impact on their ability to conduct their military mission."

"As I see it now, the policy approved in 1993 has worked and I do not see a need to change something that is not impacting our force."

"It is my opinion that this created a perception that the decision had been made from the President on down."