NEW : Most lesbian on Joint Chiefs panel oppose repeal of `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' Senate boss says letting gays and lesbians serve openly is `` right thing to do '' Defense secreatry : As change is phased in , enforcement of policy to be `` fairer '' Implementation plan for ending the old policy due by 1993 , says Mississippi GOP .
NEW : Most Republicans on Senate panel oppose repeal of `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' Joint Chiefs boss says letting gays and lesbians serve openly is `` right thing to do '' Defense secreatry : As change is phased in , enforcement of policy to be `` fairer '' Implementation plan for ending the old policy due by end of year , says Robert Gates .