Larson: Stand-Alone DADT Bill Passes the House

For Immediate Release: December 15, 2010

Contact: Paul Mounds 860-278-8888

Larson: Stand-Alone DADT Bill Passes the House

Washington D.C.- U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement upon House passage of stand-alone legislation to allow for the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell":

"I am proud that the House has taken the lead to ultimately end this discriminatory policy. Secretary Gates, the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, and a vast majority of our service members have called for the end of ‘Don't Ask Don't Tell', a policy that has undermined fundamental human principles revered by our Armed Forces.

"We have the most formidable military force in the world; however, this discriminatory policy has weakened our military readiness and compromised our nation's security. Repeal of this policy is long overdue and I hope that the Senate takes swift action on this important legislation."

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