Robert Gates actually said...

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he is not optimistic that the ban on openly gay and lesbian troops in the military will be repealed by Congress any time soon.

Context

Gates expresses doubt about the repeal of the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding gay and lesbian troops.

12/05/2010

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