The implementation of don't ask, don't tell's repeal has gone very, very well.

I'm just one example of thousands of transgender veterans and people who are actively serving today.

The repeal of don't ask, don't tell didn't change things for transgender people in the military. What it has done, though, I think, is it has taught our military leaders that they don't need to be afraid of these issues.

The U.S. military is so far behind the rest of our society.

Transgender people have served, are serving, and will continue to serve.

In some states, a very small number of states, it is illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of their gender identity, transgender identification. In the vast majority, it is perfectly legal.

Today, the gay and lesbian people are accepted. Their families are welcome in the units where they serve. This is not so for transgender people in any way. But, nevertheless, it could be.