Gates: We’ve Only Spoken to Obama About Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell One Time | Talking Points Memo

Last week, Defense Secretary Robert Gates raised some eyebrows (however briefly) by saying on Fox News Sunday that the administration had no immediate plans to move forward on President Obama’s promise to repeal the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. “I think the president and I feel like we’ve got a lot on our plates right now,” Gates said. “Let’s push that one down the road a little bit.” Watch:


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