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Russ Feingold: “the repeal of the discriminatory don't ask, don't tell law will mean a stronger and more secure America. Discrimination…”

On the recordDecember 22, 2010
the repeal of the discriminatory don't ask, don't tell law will mean a stronger and more secure America. Discrimination has no place in American society, especially when it undermines our national security by hampering military readiness. While the repeal of this law is long overdue, ending this harmful policy does mark an important moment in the fight for equal rights for all Americans. I applaud all those who worked to overturn this policy, the many Americans who advocated for its repeal, and the patriotic men and women who will now be able to openly serve their country.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin
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Dec 22, 2010

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Feingold addresses the repeal of the 'don't ask, don't tell' law and its implications for national security and equal rights.

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