Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates reveals to Congress Friday that he is not in favor of any immediate legislative attempts to introduce a change in rules related to gays serving openly in the military until the Pentagon has reviewed the impact of officially annulling the laws on the force.

"I hope Congress will not do so, as it would send a very damaging message to our men and women in uniform that in essence their views, concerns and perspectives do not matter on an issue with such a direct impact and consequence for them and their families," Gates posted in the letter to the House Armed Services Committee's chairman.

He believes that introducing amendments in the law prior to the assessment would hurt many men and women in uniform that in essence their views, concerns, and perspectives do not pose an effect on an issue with such an impact on them and their families.

Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell posted that the review committee has initiated with the work, and the Defense Department will not be able to its opinion on how the law should be altered until they are cognizant of the its aftermaths it pose on the force.

In addition, it is reported that some members of Congress have proposed the idea of putting a moratorium on "don't ask, don't tell" until a decision is made as a part of this year's Defense authorization act.