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Obama Promises To Repeal ''Ban'' On Gays In Army
The ''don't ask, don't tell'' policy allows gay people to serve in the military only if they do not reveal their sexual orientation.
''For nearly 30 years, you've advocated for those without a voice,'' Obama said during his address at the dinner for the Human Rights Campaign. ''Despite the progress we've made, there are still laws to change and hearts to open.''
Obama's speech came as gay rights activists continued to lose patience over the lack of change to key issues for the gay community -- including the Pentagon's ''don't ask, don't tell'' policy. It comes on the eve of a major gays-rights rally in Washington.
''This fight continues now and I'm here with the simple message: I'm here with you in that fight,'' Obama told the applauding crowd.
On the military issue, he said the US could not afford to lose those people who had much needed skills for fighting.
''We should not be punishing patriotic Americans who have stepped forward to serve the country,'' Mr Obama said.
''We should be celebrating their willingness to step forward and show such courage.''
Mr Obama did not give a timetable for repeal of the policy, passed by Congress in 1993, under which thousands of service members have been discharged.
The US president has repeatedly pledged to tackle issues important to the gay community.
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