US | Barack Obama Obama Signs Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell 'This is a good day!' he says By Kevin Spak Posted Dec 22, 2010 8:45 AM CST Copied Lt. Dan Choi, right, arrives at Interior Department in Washington, Wednesday, before Barack Obama signs the Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act into law. At left is Petty Officer Autumn Sandeen. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) See 1 more photo Barack Obama signed the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 into law today in a packed ceremony at the Department of the Interior. “This is a good day!” Obama declared to a standing ovation when he entered the room, according to NPR. “The law I’m about to sign will strengthen our national security.” Obama did warn that the legislation would not take effect until he gets the all-clear from the military. “But we’re not going to be dragging our feet.” “We are not a nation that says ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’” Obama concluded. “We are a nation that says, ‘out of many, we are one.’” With that he sat down and signed the law. Read These Next Defense officials react to Hegseth's Quantico meeting. Government shutdown is here. Here's what to expect. Colorado wants to give 'peace of mind' on Hunter S. Thompson. President asks nation's top generals to loosen up. See 1 more photo Report an error