A great day in American history. Thank you President Obama, Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Reid, and everyone else – grassroots activists in particular – who fought for this moment. Today, we have moved one step closer to an America where every citizen is treated equally – not better, not worse – under the law. I only wish the process would move faster, but for now, let’s celebrate this milestone.
Video: President Obama Signs DADT Repeal Into Law
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