Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Richard Burr (R-North Carolina) issued the following statement on the vote to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell:

"Given the generational transition that has taken place in our nation, I feel that this policy is outdated and repeal is inevitable.  However, I remain convinced that the timing of this change is wrong, and making such a shift in policy at a time when we have troops deployed in active combat areas does not take into consideration the seriousness of the situation on the ground.  But, the vote this morning to invoke cloture on this bill indicated that the broader Senate was prepared to move forward with a change, and despite my concerns over timing, my conclusion is that repealing Don't Ask Don't Tell is the right thing to do."