I’d have to say I’m not particularly optimistic that they’re going to get this done.
— Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, discussing whether or not the Senate will vote to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell” before the end of this year.
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— Jeh Johnson, general counsel to the Defense Department (and former Paul Weiss partner), also discussing DADT.