"This is done." President Obama signs DADT repeal

Fulfilling a major campaign promise to both his base and the LGBT community at large, President Obama signed the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell this morning before an appreciative audience.

The President had faced numerous attacks and skepticism for his deliberate approach to the ban on openly gay service men and women. Though many pushed for the President to simply sign an executive order, the White House stuck with its plan for a legislative repeal of the discriminatory law.

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