[U.S. President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden speak at the "Don't ask, don't tell" repeal signing ceremony].

Vice President Joseph Biden makes opening remarks about fairness and equality then introduces President Barack Obama. Obama talks about Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the U.S. military before signing the bill to repeal the policy. Obama also recounts the story of Lloyd Corwin whose life was saved...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: C-SPAN (Television network)
Other Authors: Obama, Barack (Speaker)
Biden, Joseph R., Jr (Speaker)
Language:English
Subjects:
Gay military personnel > United States.
Speeches.
Special events television coverage.
Nonfiction television programs.
Genre:
Speeches.
Special events television coverage.
Nonfiction television programs.
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (26 min., 36 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
Format: Electronic Audio Software
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Summary:
Vice President Joseph Biden makes opening remarks about fairness and equality then introduces President Barack Obama. Obama talks about Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy in the U.S. military before signing the bill to repeal the policy. Obama also recounts the story of Lloyd Corwin whose life was saved by a gay soldier during the Battle of the Bulge, says that valor and heroism are not dependent on sexuality, race, religion or other factors, and declares that the repeal of the policy will allow thousands of talented people to serve proudly in the military.
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Electronic resource.
Call Number:Voice 16216
Playing Time:00:26:35
System Details:Mode of Access: World Wide Web.
Event Details:
Broadcast on C-SPAN, Dec. 22, 2010.