Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Sunday he supports the Obama administration 's decision to repeal the `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' policy banning gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military -- a move that was staunchly opposed by most top Republicans . Former GOP Vice President Dick Cheney says he supports the repeal of `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' `` Do n't ask , do n't tell '' was officially repealed on September 20 . `` Do n't ask , do n't tell '' prohibited gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military . The policy change came after a series of court rulings that ruled it unconstitutional to deny service based solely on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Former GOP Vice President Dick Cheney says he supports the repeal of `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' `` Do n't ask , do n't tell '' was officially repealed on September 20 . `` Do n't ask , do n't tell '' prohibited gays and lesbians from serving openly in the military . The policy change came after a series of court rulings that ruled it unconstitutional to deny service based solely on sexual orientation or gender identity.