Defense Secretary Robert Gates issued strong statements today, as the study of military troops feelings on the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell. Speaking at the Pentagon, Gates revealed the results of the study, which found that about 70% of the troops are okay with the repeal. The study also found that one of the most important factors in implementing the repeal is "strong leadership".
Gates stated that certain troops, most specifically, the Marines, are more sensitive to the issue than others, but then stated firmly that Congress should show some integrity by repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell by the end of the current calendar year.
