Robert Gates actually said...

Defense Secretary Robert Gates looking for ways to make the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy to be, quote, 'more humane' so some gays and lesbians could still serve in the U.S. military.

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Gates discusses potential changes to the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy to allow more inclusivity in the military.

06/30/2009

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