Senator Harry Reid speaks in favor of suspending ”Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
”We’re having trouble getting people into the military. And I think that we shouldn’t turn down anybody that’s willing to fight for our country, certainly based on sexual orientation.”
Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid of Utah, responding to a question about a proposed 18-month halt of the anti-gay military policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” (NY Times)
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