From the first arrivals on, opponents of allowing homosexuals in the military dominated Tuesday night's meeting.

Six months after Ottawa allowed homosexuals into Canada's services, officials call the policy change insignificant.

Many military personnel have religious or moral objections to allowing homosexuals in the armed services.

Some critics speculate that the President is moving slowly after the furor over allowing homosexuals in the military.

Members have been urged to write Congress, for example, to oppose allowing homosexuals in the military.

Hearings continued in Washington on the subject of allowing open homosexuals in the armed forces.

He later compromised with military and Congressional leaders who opposed allowing homosexuals in military service.

A1 Perot's camp said he would allow homosexuals in the military.

The new rules allow homosexuals to serve in the military but require them to keep their sexuality private.

Canada was one of the first modern countries to allow homosexuals in the military.