Office of Senator Webb: Statement on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

From the Office of Senator Webb

February 2, 2010

Contact: Jessica Smith - 202-731-5096
Annie Hughes - 202-224-4447

"Secretary of Defense Gates and Admiral Mullen have announced a responsible and careful approach toward examining the current 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy. This examination, which also will include an assessment of the implications of changing the law, will take approximately a year. The Department of Defense will then report back to Congress for further review of the legislation. I am in agreement with Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen that consideration of this issue requires such a careful approach. It also must involve the full, open input and engagement of those serving in uniform today, including our military leadership, our active duty service members in all services and at all levels, and their family members."

-- Senator Jim Webb,
Member of Senate Committee on Armed Services ///