Boozman To Vote Against Repeal of "Don't Ask Don't Tell'

Statement

As we approach Memorial Day America's men and women in uniform continue to defend freedom in U.S. military operations as part of the Global War on Terror. At the same time Speaker Pelosi is using legislation that provides them with the resources needed to accomplish their mission to push controversial changes to military policy through Congress without the input of servicemembers and the families that support them.

Offered as an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill, Members of Congress will vote to repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' a policy that will directly impact all American military personnel.

"There is no reason to change the policy at a time our nation is at war. I am against modifying our current law without allowing our military men and women to have the opportunity to voice their concerns and views on this issue. This is legislation that Congress must provide a meaningful discussion with everyone involved, not just on the House Floor for a 10 minute debate."

Top U.S. military leaders including Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, expressed their concerns earlier this year about changing Don't Ask, Don't Tell before an official review of the policy by the Department of Defense is complete. That review is expected to be finalized in December.

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