CLYBURN STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ‘DON’T ASK, DON’T TELL’ REPEAL

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today released the following statement after the Senate passed legislation to repeal the discriminatory policy ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’ The bill now goes to the President for approval.

“I applaud today's Senate action to repeal ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” With the Senate's strong bipartisan vote, we can now finally end a discriminatory policy that prevents talented and dedicated Americans from serving in the military or forces them to be less than honest about who they are. I am confident the military can implement this change in policy without disrupting readiness, effectiveness or unit cohesion. It’s one more step towards making America a more perfect union.”