AP Interview: Gates says he sees no roadblock to repeal of gay ban

Dan82 · Jun 15, 2011

http://www.washingtonpost.com/polit...eal-of-gay-ban/2011/06/13/AGzIFUTH_story.html

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday that he sees no roadblocks to ending the ban on openly gay military service, and if the top officers of each service recommend moving ahead on the repeal before the end of the month, he will endorse it.

A little over two weeks before ending his 4 1/2 year tenure as Pentagon chief, Gates sat down in his office for an Associated Press interview that touched on a range of issues, including his expectation of a smooth handoff to his designated successor, current CIA Director Leon Panetta. Gates will retire June 30. Panetta’s Senate confirmation is expected shortly...

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AP Interview: Gates says he sees no roadblock to repeal of gay ban

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