Robert Gates actually said...

The new rules will significantly raise the threshold before a service member can be investigated for his or her sexual orientation. Gates said the change reflects common sense and common decency.

Context

Robert Gates discusses changes to the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding the investigation of service members' sexual orientation.

03/24/2010

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