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Don't ask don't tell was a compromise to the anti-gay right so gay people can serve. Before that gay people couldn't serve without lying. I'd say Clinton did more for gays than any CON or the right did previously.
Interestingly, opposition to allowing openly gay service was led by Dem Senator Sam Nunn. Barry Goldwater favored allowing openly gay service. Clinton compromised on DADT to keep peace among Dems.
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