The Department of the Army released today a response by Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick concerning an editorial entitled, "New Gay Army," that appeared in the Sept. 16 edition of the Washington Times:
"The statements attributed to me are inaccurate. I simply did not make those statements. Moreover, as a member of the Department of Defense Comprehensive Review Working Group, I have been extremely careful not to express any views that might influence the integrity of the comprehensive review. I therefore have not expressed any opinions that might suppress the opinions of anyone participating in our discussions. I find the statements falsely attributed to me to be personally reprehensible."