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In July 2004 the American Psychological Association issued a statement that DADT " discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation " and that " Empirical evidence fails to show that sexual orientation is germane to any aspect of military effectiveness including unit cohesion, morale, recruitment and retention.

" It said that the U. S. military's track record overcoming past racial and gender discrimination demonstrated its ability to integrate groups previously excluded.