The Boy Scouts are a step closer to ending a ban on gay leaders.

Boy Scouts of America President Robert Gates said today he won't revoke the charter of councils that now allow gay leaders.

Speaking at the group's national meeting in Atlanta, the former defense secretary explained that he's not asking for a policy change just yet.

But Gates told members he believes the long-standing ban is unsustainable going forward.  (Metro Networks Inc.)

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