title: The political battle for repeal: personal reflections from the frontlines.
abstract: This article chronicles the story of the author's role as a U.S. Congressman in the effort to repeal the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Through a first-hand narrative, it discusses highs and lows in the fight, from President Obama's commitment in his State of the Union Address to lift the ban to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates' plea for Congress to delay a vote, and shares his personal feelings upon achieving victory.
authors: Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District, United States House of Representatives, USA. pmurphy@foxrothschild.com
authors: Patrick J
authors: PJ
authors: Murphy
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