Bill to allow gays to openly serve in the U.S. military . President Clinton initially promised to repeal the military 's then-complete ban on gays with an executive order . During run for President , Barack Obama said he would ' ` ` do n't ask - do n't tell '' Bill sponsor : New policy could pass in first year of Obama presidency .
Bill to allow gays to openly serve in the U.S. military . During run for President , Barack Obama said he would ' ` ` do n't ask - do n't tell '' Bill sponsor : New policy could pass in first year of Obama presidency .