(Community Matters) My response to Richard’s comments in Politico
Anyone who thinks President Obama and his administration haven’t prioritized this step forward in LGBT equality since day one is uninformed. Richard (Socarides, the LGBT policy adviser to Bill Clinton) is being defensive and trying to rewrite his history – sadly a failed one since both Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and the Defense of Marriage Act were passed on his watch.
From day one Pres Obama and staff have worked toward today, appointing the right persons to the Pentagon, building the right relationships & trust with Secr Gates and Admiral Mullen – relationships which secured their support. We wouldn’t have achieved this legislative victory without the Pentagon’s support, nor without the study.
LGBT service members, the Servicemembers Defense League Network, the Human Rights Campaign and several other organizations were critical supporters/players – as was the DNC and OFA.
I agree with an LGBT hero, David Mixner, this is a watershed event in LGBT equality.
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