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Statement by Alexi Giannoulias on Today's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Decision

Statement

Date: Oct. 12, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL

Illinois State Treasurer and Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Alexi Giannoulias made the following statement on today's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" ruling:

"I have been calling for an immediate repeal of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy for more than a year. Today's decision confirms what we have always known -- this policy is discriminatory and unconstitutional. This is one of the issues where Congressman Kirk and I fundamentally disagree: I think brave men and women who want to defend our country should be allowed to serve, while he is eager to kick them out based on their sexual orientation. Illinois voters want a Senator who will go to Washington and end this immoral and ineffective practice permanently through legislative action."


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