Gay and Lesbian Military Service

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Admiral Mike Mullen spoke to reporters about the repeal of the military’s “Do… read more

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Admiral Mike Mullen spoke to reporters about the repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy banning gays in the military, which ended on September 20. The ban was first put in placed in 1993, and lifting the policy was a campaign promise from President Obama. Other topics at the briefing included the Defense Department budget and the drawdown of troops from Iraq. close

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Program ID:
301654-1
Category:
News Conference
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Sep 20, 2011 | 2:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Sep 21, 2011 | 6:15am EDT | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Sep 20, 2011 | 2:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Sep 20, 2011 | 9:41pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 21, 2011 | 1:21am EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Sep 21, 2011 | 6:15am EDT | C-SPAN 1
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