3. This gives the boost to President Obama's insistence on the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy.
4. This study minimizes concerns among the lawmakers and about the third of the military.
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6. The Republicans in the senate are threatening to block him if he pushes the rights of the gay military men .
7. "I call on the Senate to act as soon as possible so I can sign this repeal into law this year and ensure that Americans who are willing to risk their lives for their country are treated fairly and equally," are the exact words of the Obama's statement.
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9. Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned they would need plenty of time to prepare for integration of openly serving gays and lesbians.
10. Gates told the reporters that “an abundance of care and preparation is required if we are to avoid a disruptive -- and potentially dangerous -- impact on the performance of those serving at the 'tip of the spear' in America's wars”.
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12. The study states that the rise in promiscuity and similar notions are exaggerations.
13. Also, the study sees no reason for the separate quarters and showers for the gay and lesbian soldiers.
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15. Gates refused to say how long such training might take but warned that an immediate end to the ban through court action would be "dangerous."
16. The nine month study concluded that our army is able to do this even during the time of war though.