"I am 100 percent supportive of the stand-alone bill to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell' that Sens. Lieberman and Collins have now proposed, and indeed I will co-sponsor that legislation. It is time for this discriminatory policy to end, and I am willing to pursue any effective legislative path that could lead to that result"

This quote by Carl Levin reveals his strong support for the stand-alone bill proposed by Sens. Lieberman and Collins to reverse the 'do not ask, don't inform' policy. He wants to co-sponsor the legislation and believes that it is time for this discriminatory policy to end. He is also ready to pursue any effective legislative course that might result in the repeal of the policy. This reveals his dedication to the cause and his dedication to ensuring that the policy is eliminated. He is determined to use his impact to make certain that the policy is repealed and that everyone is dealt with equally.