Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - CNN - 20100202:22:20:00
>> al gore, as you say, he was the only one who said let's let gays serve openly back in 1993. that recommendation was rejected by the president? >> it was, and rejected in part because of the military and colin powell, one of the most respected people, it's like george marshall telling trouping -- but in this case -- i have to tell you at that time you had to also go through congress to get it done. there was strong opposition in congress. i don't think he could have gotten it passed. and very importantly the public was opposed to it. he a a poll 48-45 in the public against lifting the ban, v...
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