Allen West Decries DADT Repeal, Says Gays Can Change Their "Behavior"

Rep. Allen West (R-FL) spoke against the recent repeal of “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” saying that the military should not adjust to “individual behavior” and that people can change “behavior”. (1:00)

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Recruiters Could Not Sign Pledge Due To DADT, Says Kagan

When questioned about the military’s access to Harvard law students, Solicitor General Elena Kagan says that to enforce Harvard’s anti-discrimination policy, military recruiters could not use the Office of Career Services because they could not sign a pledge of anti-discrimination due to Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. (0:37)

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'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Keeping Good People Out Of The Military, Says Reserve Soldier

Joe Lazzerini, a member of the Army Reserve from Massachusetts, voiced his opposition Tuesday to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the policy barring gay soldiers from openly serving in the military.

“[Don't Ask, Don't Tell'] is sending good people out of the military,” said Lazzerini. “I want to be able to continue serving my country, not because I’m gay, but because I do like serving my country.” (0:31)
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U.S. Army Commander: It's Time To Change DADT

In regards to Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy, Gen. David Petraeus, U.S. Army Commander said on Tuesday that he thinks it's time to change the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy after a thorough review. (0:39)

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Discrimination Based On Sexual Orientation Is Unfair, Says Former Air Force Sergeant

David Hall, a development director at the Service Members Legal Defense Network who was discharged from U.S. Air Force in 2002, says despite the fact that he worked hard in school, he was dis-enrolled from an Air Force training academy because he is homosexual. (0:37)
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Democrat Moran: Don't Ask Don't Tell 'Doesn't Make Sense'

Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) says the military's Don't Ask Don't Tell policy "doesn't make sense" because it discriminates against patriotic Americans. (0:43)
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N.Y. Democrat: Excluding Homosexuals From The Military Undermines Morale

Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) says that excluding gays and lesbians from the military undermines morale more than the presence of homosexuals. (0:24)
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Lieberman: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Must Go

Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) introduced legislation Wednesday that will effectively repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, a controversial policy that has prevented gay men and women from openly serving in the military.

“In sum, it is time for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell to go,” said Lieberman during a press conference. (0:29)
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"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Will Succeed, Says Analyst

Ruy Texiera, a Senior Fellow at The Center for American Progress, says support for repealing the military's controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is increasing due to the general public becoming more tolerant and accepting of homosexuals. (0:33)
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Udall: 'You Don't Have To Be Straight To Shoot Straight'

Sen. Udall (D-NM) says that he hopes the 45 day evaluation of the effects of the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' will lead to the repeal of the controversial measure that has banned gays from serving openly in the military.(0:41)
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Admiral Mullen Says 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Is An Attack On The Integrity Of Service Members, United States

Admiral Mullen says that in his own personal opinion the policy that does not allow openly gay men and women to serve in the military is an attack on their personal integrity, as well as the integrity of the United States. (0:23)
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Gates: It Is A Matter Of 'How' To Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Not If

Defense Secretary Robert Gates says that the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' is in process. He says that its a matter of 'how' to repeal the band, not 'if.' (0:20)
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Sen. McCain Presents 1,000 Signatures In Support Of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) presents 1,000 signatures from former military officers opposed to lifting 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' to the Senate Armed Services Committee. (0:35)
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Sen. McCain: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Has Worked

Sen John McCain says that lifting 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the controversial measure that has banned gays from serving openly in the military, is not a good idea. He says that the military has enough to deal with by fighting two wars and that the ban has 'worked.' (0:25)
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Texas Democrat Supports Repeal Of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) says he wholeheartedly supports President Barack Obama's pledge to repeal the 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy for gays serving in the military. Green adds that the U.S. should support any individual that wants to serve this country regardless of their sexuality. (0:56)
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Sex And The City Star Urges Unity Over Gay Rights

Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon delivered remarks at Sunday's National Equality March. She told the supporters that their "real" activism work would start when they returned home. She notes that those who support gay rights need to come together and show resolve on the issue. (0:49)
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Gay Rights Activist: LGBT Community Elected President To Overturn "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

National Equality March co-founder David Mixner says that the LGBT community elected President Barack Obama to lead Congress in repealing "don't ask, don't tell", not to be lead by Congress. (0:22)
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Obama Seeking "Practical" Way To Repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy

President Barack Obama said Monday during a speech commemorating the work of LGBT leaders that he is working with Congress and the Pentagon to find a practical way to repeal the controversial "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy (0:25)
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