Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, cheered the House’s passage of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010, and vehemently reiterated the need for an immediate repeal of this unproductive and discriminatory policy.

Nadler issued the following statement:

“The ongoing delays in repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ are both unacceptable and offensive to the many committed gay and lesbian soldiers who have served in our armed forces.  It has long been clear – through reports, expert testimony, and common sense – that the presence of gay and lesbian service members in the military has no negative effect on troop morale or unit cohesion.  Quite the contrary, this discriminatory policy has, for the past 17 years, proved downright counterproductive to the morale and strength of our great military.  We owe it both to our service members and to LGBT Americans to repeal the law now without further unnecessary delay.  It is now up to the Senate to do the right thing and end this terrible policy once and for all.”