21.   Although the policy was designed to make it easier for gays to serve, an increasing number have been discharged in recent years.

22.   Current policy permits gays to serve in the military as long they keep their sexuality private.

23.   Gore has insisted he would allow gays to serve openly in the military.

24.   The policy allows gays to serve provided they keep quiet about their sexual orientation.

25.   The two candidates agreed on the need for stricter gun control laws and on letting gays serve in the military.