Secretary Clinton's Statement on the Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Pictured here with Secretary of Defense Gates, a fellow proponent of repeal of DADT, Secretary Clinton tonight released a concise statement in support of today's vote in the Senate to repeal DADT. Here is her statement. Short, sweet, and to the point.

Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Press Statement

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State

Washington, DC

December 18, 2010

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This is a historic step forward for all Americans, a step toward a more perfect union and a more perfect reflection of our core values. As the President and I have repeatedly said, we are committed to universal standards abroad and here at home. Our progress on equality here strengthens our advocacy for human dignity everywhere.

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