Vice President Joe Biden told gay and lesbian Democrats that he doesn’t blame them for their impatience and promised that the Obama administration will begin to push more strongly on the issues they care about, including the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Speaking at a LGBT fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee, Biden acknowledged the anger many gays and lesbians have toward the White House, and he pledged to “put some pace on the ball.” “I don’t blame you for your impatience,” Biden said. “I hope you don’t doubt the president’s commitment.”

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