James Amos Backs Away From DADT Repeal Would Cost Marines Lives Remark

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James Amos Backs Away From DADT Repeal Would Cost Marines Lives Remark


By Carlos Santoscoy | Published: November 28, 2011

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Marine Corps Commandant General James Amos has backed away from statements that repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" would cost Marines lives.

The policy that for 18 years banned gay and bisexual troops from serving openly was officially lifted in September.

Speaking to The Associated Press, Amos said implementation had gone smoothly and that U.S. Marines had embraced the change.

"I'm very pleased with how it has gone," Amos said, adding that not once was he asked in Afghanistan about the policy's end.