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Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:49 PM

Published 11/03/2009 by Pink News


Marine Commandant opposes lifting US military gay ban

Marine Commandant General James Conway has emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of lifting the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the US military.

A former senior Pentagon official told the Washington Times that Conway had been more outspoken than other...

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...chiefs, saying: "He feels very strongly that [removing the ban] would be disruptive, and he opposes it."
Marine Commandant opposes lifting US military gay ban [Pink News - 11/03/2009]
...spokesman said: "Our Marines are currently engaged in two fights, and our focus should not be drawn away from those priorities. When the time is right, we have full confidence that we will be asked to provide the best military advice concerning the readiness of the Corps as it relates to this issue."
Marine Commandant opposes lifting US military gay ban [Pink News - 11/03/2009]
He said: "It does appear that these comments are a warning shot to proponents, including the White House."
Marine Commandant opposes lifting US military gay ban [Pink News - 11/03/2009]

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