Statement by the President on the House Passage of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

Press Release - December 16th, 2010
WH statement on DADT

President Obama issued a statement today when he learned the House had passed a bill repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell. "I particularly want to thank Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Congressman Patrick Murphy for their leadership on this issue [don't ask, don't tell]. I have consistently called for the repeal of this law. Moving forward with the repeal is not only the right thing to do, it will also give our military the clarity and certainty it deserves. We must ensure that Americans who are willing to risk their lives for their country are treated fairly and equally by their country."

NSD: This vote signals that when it comes to LGBT equality the GOP is the Party of No

Press Release - December 15th, 2010
House passes DADT standalone bill
Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of National Stonewall Democrats said, “The Democratic-led House did their part again for DADT repeal. Now it’s back to the Senate, where a recalcitrant band of GOP obstructionists threaten to strangle the will of the people and the military regarding repeal. We call on the Senate to show the same courage and conviction that the House just did – personified by Rep. Patrick Murphy – and finally discharge DADT to the trash heap of history before this Congress ends.”

Stonewall Democrats congratulate ElectEquality Candidate Rep. Tim Bishop (NY-1) on his re-election

Press Release - December 14th, 2010
Rep. Tim Bishop wins Re-election
National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director, Michael Mitchell, congratulates ElectEquality candidate Rep. Tim Bishop (NY-1): “We welcome Tim back to the 112th Congress where we know the terrain is a going to be a lot tougher for the LGBT community for a couple of years. We need more progressive, pro-equality fighters like Tim Bishop in Washington – we’re happy he’s there fighting for us.”

NSD: "We expect another strong victory in the House for DADT repeal..."

Press Release - December 14th, 2010
ElectEquality Candidate Rep. Patrick Murphy introduces DADT repeal standalone bill
Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats, states “We expect another strong victory in the House for Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal – a victory we should savor as we expect there to be few for our community when the Republicans take control of the House next month. We’re honored that Rep. Murphy, Rep. Hoyer and Speaker Pelosi are marshaling an army of support for repeal in the House.

NSD: “Immigration is a complex issue, but GOP obstructionism leads to racism.”

Press Release - December 13th, 2010
NSD releases statement of support for passage of the DREAM ACT

Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats supports the passage of the DREAM Act which would give thousands of undocumented youth a pathway to citizenship and a path to achieve the American dream. He states, 

"We understand that immigration is a complex issue, but it is made even more so by ideological posturing,  partisan sniping, and plain and simple GOP obstructionism that leave an opening for racism to play a larger role than it should. America is a country of immigrants - and is great because of it."

"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Repeal Still Alive in Senate

Press Release - December 10th, 2010
Solid 60-Vote Majority Remains In Favor of Repeal as Stand-Alone Bill Introduced

"Despite the unfortunate result of the Senate's cloture vote on the defense authorization bill, there  are other viable legislative options to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" before Congress adjourns ,  and a solid 60-vote  Senate majority still in favor of repeal. With commitments on record from the Senate Majority Leader and the Speaker of the House to move this new bill, as well as Secretary Gates' urgent and renewed request that repeal happen in this Congress, we are confident repeal can still happen this year."

NSD to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV): “Your vote is just flat out wrong"

Press Release - December 9th, 2010
NSD disapproves of Sen. Manchin vote on NDAA

Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats states, "As a fellow Democrat, I say to you  now that your vote is just flat out wrong. I strongly encourage you to be a leader and vote for repeal when presented with the DADT standalone measure before this Congress ends.” Read the full statement, now.

“Senate Republicans Choose Millionaires Over Troops and Block NDAA”

Press Release - December 9th, 2010
Sen. Udhall (D-CO), Sen. Lieberman (I-CT) and Sen. Collins (R-ME) introduce stand alone bill
Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonewall Democrats states, “National Stonewall Democrats is gravely disappointed at the inability of the Senate to overcome obstinate and extremist Republicans obsessed with tax cuts for the very wealthy at the expense of the rest of America, resulting in a failure to reach cloture on the NDAA. It’s astonishing that the GOP is willing to put squabbles about procedure and taxes over the lives of American soldiers and veterans."

Michael Mitchell of National Stonewall Democrats: “GOP obstructionists are running down the clock on DADT repeal”

Press Release - December 8th, 2010
NSD statement on Cloture vote

Michael Mitchell, National Stonewall Democrats executive director states, “We remain hopeful for passage of the NDAA with DADT repeal included. We believe that a Democrat-led Senate is up to the task of repeal and getting our troops and veterans funded. Republicans must get out of the way of history and join the Democrats in ending the discriminatory and harmful DADT. Blocking repeal on procedural moves is simple cowardice and wholly disrespectful to the military and our gay and lesbian troops who are forced to lie in order to serve.”

NSD: "While engaged in two wars, the GOP Puts Tax Cuts for the Rich Ahead of National Security"

Press Release - December 5th, 2010
NSD's Michael Mitchell responds to the GOP efforts to block tax cuts and hold up national defense funding

Michael Mitchell, Executive Director of the National Stonwall Democrats is outraged with the GOP's efforts to put the wealthiest Americans ahead of the needs of our military. Mitchell stated, “It’s frankly shocking that the GOP is putting their version of tax cuts ahead of national security and funding our troops and It’s very clear that they are willing to block everything that’s in NDAA."

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