I’m suprised she didn’t repeat Michelle Obama’s “for the first time in my adult life I am proud of my country” line…

Washington (CNN) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday led jubilant legislators and soldiers discharged under the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy in singing “God Bless America” to celebrate the upcoming repeal of the controversial law.

President Barack Obama will sign the repeal bill on Wednesday, and Pelosi did her part at the ceremony attended by hundreds of supporters of the repeal by signing the measure passed by Congress to send it to the White House.

The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy enacted in 1993 banned openly gay and lesbian soldiers from military service. More than 14,000 military members have been discharged because of it.

Pelosi, a California Democrat, said the military will be made stronger by including all Americans who want to serve without making gay and lesbian members lie about who they are.

“Isn’t this a joyful day?” she said, adding that the repeal measure will “change the law, improve the policy, make life better for many Americans, and make our country stronger.”

Pelosi then asked all in attendance to sing “God Bless America.” At the end, Democratic Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts, one of the first openly gay House members, could be seen wiping his eyes.