Jimmy Carter Calls on Congress to Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

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In a statement issued to the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network, former US President Jimmy Carter said:

Originally posted by Jimmy Carter
It is my long-held belief that every human being deserves dignity and respect. I often heard that phrase during my years at the United States Naval Academy, I carried it out as Commander-in-Chief, and it continues to animate my human rights work around the globe today. The nation's commitment to human rights requires that lawmakers revisit "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the current policy that prevents lesbians, gays and bisexuals from serving openly in our armed forces.

Click here to view his full statement as a PDF.