Statement by President Obama on DOD Report on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–November 30, 2010.  

As Commander in Chief, I have pledged to repeal the “don’t ask, don’t tell” law because it weakens our national security, diminishes our military readiness, and violates fundamental American principles of fairness and equality by preventing patriotic Americans who are gay from serving openly in our armed forces.  At the same time, as Commander in Chief, I am committed to ensuring that we understand the implications of this transition, and maintain…