This is more like it:
“Fidelity is the essence of the United States Marine Corps. Above all else, we are loyal to the Constitution, our Commander in Chief, Congress, our Chain of Command, and the American people. The House of Representatives and the Senate have voted to repeal Title 10, US Code 654 “Policy Concerning Homosexuality in the United States Armed Forces.” As stated during my testimony before Congress in September and again during hearings before the Senate Armed Services Committee earlier this month, the Marine Corps will step out smartly to faithfully implement this new policy. I, and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, will personally lead this effort, thus ensuring the respect and dignity due all Marines. On this matter, we look forward to further demonstrating to the American people the discipline and loyalty that have been the hallmark of the United States Marine Corps for over 235 years.”
- Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos
Dear me, I hope all the people who were screaming “But Gen. Amos doesn’t like it!” don’t suffer head explosions. Heh.
Can’t say I’m surprised, but that’s as close to perfect as you could ask for. And the subtle hint that once again the Marines will show the rest of the military how to get things done; awesome.
What was it a few weeks ago…during the debate something was said to Amos that was totally a subtle “stroke the Marine ego” move, totally setting him up for the whole “Marines will have gays in foxholes better’n the f****n’ Navy by god!” paradigm you’re talking about. Can’t remember. Oh well.