U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman released the following statement today, in the wake of the Senate's failure to advance a bill that would have allowed gays and lesbians to openly serve in the armed forces. Lieberman was one of the chamber's leaders on the effort to repeal the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.
"I'm disappointed by the vote today, but make no mistake: this is a cause whose time has come. I remain confident that we will repeal this policy that is unjust and discriminatory and counter both to our national values and our national security. We didn't win today, but we can win this fight this year."