Sen. Gilly steps up her DADT game

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand steps up her game by announcing she will present an amendment to stop funding of the DADT policy.

She said this during a HRC dinner yesterday

During the speech, Gillibrand reviewed how she has championed ending the military ban since being appointed to the seat vacated by Hillary Clinton last year. The Democrat of New York faces a potential primary challenge from Harold E. Ford, Jr. this fall.

“I am leading this fight because I believe strongly that ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is a threat to the men and women in our armed services, and a threat to our national security,” she said.

The hearing this week was a very important first step, but we have a lot of work of to do, and we will lift this dangerous, discriminatory and damaging policy out of our government,” said Gillibrand.

“Tonight, I am announcing that I plan to introduce an amendment to the budget that will bar the use of funds for the enforcement of this policy,” she said.

The senator offered no further details about the amendment, turning immediately to discuss other “important fights” including repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, and passage of a transgender-inclusive Employment Non-discrimination Act.

Hopefully, she will have support in her efforts.

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