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SLDN Statement Regarding Retirement Announcement of Rep. Barney Frank
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Army Veteran and Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) Executive Director Aubrey Sarvis released the following statement regarding the announcement of Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) today that he will not seek re-election to Congress.
“Rep. Frank is a national leader of unparalleled stature when it comes to fighting for what is right - not just for the LGBT community, but for all Americans. His determined leadership, unwavering commitment for more than two decades, and tireless advocacy were key to bringing about the repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell.' The team of Barney Frank, Nancy Pelosi, and Steny Hoyer ensured a successful House repeal vote and put tremendous pressure on the Senate and White House to act in the closing days of the last Congress. We at SLDN will miss Rep. Frank terribly as we press forward, but we know that wherever his journey takes him next, he will be fighting alongside us until we reach the day when all service members are treated equally.”
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ABOUT SLDN: Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN) is a non-partisan, non-profit, legal services and policy organization dedicated to bringing about full LGBT equality to America's military and ending all forms of discrimination and harassment of military personnel on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. SLDN provides free and direct legal assistance to service members and veterans affected by the repealed "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law and the prior regulatory ban on open service, as well as those currently serving who may experience harassment or discrimination. Since 1993, our in-house legal team has responded to more than 11,000 requests for assistance.
SLDN FREE HOTLINE: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members with questions are urged to contact the SLDN hotline to speak with a staff attorney: Call 1-800-538-7418 or 202-328-3244 x100.
