Robert Gates actually said...

The Washington Post is now reporting tonight that a Pentagon study group has determined that lifting the ban will not adversely affect troop morale or the nation's current war efforts.

Context

Gates is mentioned in relation to the Pentagon study group's findings on the impact of lifting the 'don't ask, don't tell' ban.

11/09/2010

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