This morning, President Obama spoke emotionally about the gay men and women who serve in the military before signing a law that will repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
“There will never be a full accounting of the heroism demonstrated by gay Americans in service to this country,” Obama said. “As the first generation to serve openly in our armed services, you will stand for all those who came before you, and you will serve as role models for all those who will come after you.”
Watch the full speech: