The "don't ask, don't tell" policy of the U.S. military was passed as a compromise when resistance mounted to President Clinton's initial plans to repeal the ban on gays in the military.

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The statement is true. The "don't ask, don't tell" policy was implemented in 1993 as a compromise after President Clinton's initial proposal to lift the ban on gays in the military faced significant opposition. The policy allowed gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals to serve in the military as long as they did not disclose their sexual orientation. The policy was eventually repealed in 2011.

The "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy of the U