R. Clarke Cooper, The Executive Director for the gay conservative group the Log Cabin Republicans, issued the following statement Saturday praising the Senate’s approval of a bill to repeal DADT.

“This is an historic day, not just for gay and lesbian servicemembers, but for all Americans,” Cooper, an out member of the Army Reserve said. “Today the Senate voted, with strong Republican support, to finally end a policy which has burdened our armed services for far too long, depriving our nation of the talent, training and hardwon battle experience of thousands of patriotic Americans.  Soon, the soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who sacrifice so much to defend our freedom will be able t o enjoy those same freedoms equally, without regard to sexual orientation.  Log Cabin Republicans is proud to have played a role in this victory, and we thank our allies in Congress, without whom repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ would not have been possible.”

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