President Obama pledges to end discrimination against gays and lesbians . Obama says nation is closer than its ever been to repealing `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' policy . It already includes sexual orientation . Obama and Secretary of Obama Clinton addressed separate gay pride events . Hillary Clinton says lesbian embassies being asked to report on U.S. , gay , bisexual and transgender rights issues .
President Obama pledges to end discrimination against gays and lesbians . Obama says nation is closer than its ever been to repealing `` do n't ask , do n't tell '' policy . Obama and Secretary of Obama Clinton addressed separate gay pride events . Hillary Clinton says lesbian embassies being asked to report on U.S. , gay , bisexual and transgender rights issues .