Former American President and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jimmy Carter has come out against Don't Ask, Don't Tell.

The Navy veteran released a statement through Servicemembers Legal Defense Network:

It is my long-held belief that every human being deserves dignity and respect. I often heard that phrase during my years at the United States Naval Academy, I carried it out as Commander-in-Chief, and it continues to animate my
human rights work around the globe today. The nation's commitment to human rights requires that lawmakers revisit 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' the current policy that prevents lesbians, gays and bisexuals from serving openly in our armed forces.

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