Tierney Lauds Repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Policy
Washington, DC - Congressman John Tierney (D-MA) issued the following statement after President Obama signed a bill repealing the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy into law:
“Having consistently supported the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ I am very pleased that Congress and the President have made this change a reality,” Congressman Tierney said. “Today’s bill signing marks an important step toward ending discrimination in our military based on an individual’s sexual orientation. This repeal has significant support from both the military community and the public, and I urge military leaders to act promptly in implementing the new law. Today, we bring to close a chapter in our history that is marked by discrimination, and begin a new period where our armed forces once again reflect our American values of freedom and equality.”
Congressman Tierney supported the bill to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” when it passed the House of Representatives on December 15. The Senate passed the same bill on December 18.
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