When they saved my life, I didn't ask if they were gay or straight.
When my army buddies were pulling me out of a downed helicopter in Iraq, it didn’t matter to me if they were gay or straight.
On this historic day when we end the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, I am proud that our Armed forces will never again discharge patriotic Americans because of their sexual orientation. Equality in our military is a good start.
America has many, many more challenges to overcome, many more battles to fight. We need everyone speaking up, everyone working together, and I need your help to make sure our voice is heard in Congress. Will you help with a contribution of $150 or $250 today?
Members of my family have served our country during every period of conflict since the Revolution, and so have gay and lesbian Americans. It’s taken far too long, but today America is stronger because now all who can do the job and love their country may serve in our nation's military.
There's a lesson in the fight to repeal DADT -- when Americans of goodwill come together, we can accomplish anything.
We’re fighting two wars, and here at home we’re battling to bring our economy back. We need all hands on deck, starting with passing President Obama's jobs plan. The President's plan includes many of the same elements of the jobs plan I announced last week, including payroll tax cuts to get small businesses growing again and investments to rebuild our schools and create million of new jobs.
Thanks again for all you have done and continue to do to make this country great.
Tammy
P.S. In case you missed it, you can read my jobs plan here. Let’s start the discussion!
