You see, the issue we are here to address is not about personal belief, and it is not the definition of marriage.
Mr. Chairman, I was reluctant to relive before this committee the most painful chapter of my life, the decision to leave...
the need to consider providing domestic partners' benefits to Federal employees should also be evaluated in light of the...
This bill shows that we recognize the value of every American and their families and their relationships.
I regard this as an issue of equal compensation both in pay and benefits, but predominantly, we're looking at benefits f...
As a diplomat, I advanced American principles of equality, fair play, and respect for diversity in the countries to whic...
LGBT Americans are not demanding so-called special rights, as some claim, through this or any other bill.
First, principle is at stake. Equality, fair mindedness, and respect for diversity are at the heart of America's identit...
We have families that we love, that we need to take care of, just as you do.
This issue is hard only because we make it so.
The government to which I have devoted 33 years of my working life will not honor my partnership because I love another ...
Being treated so unfairly now because of who I love is more than a matter of fairness; it is an issue of civil rights.
It is disturbing and demoralizing to be treated as a second-class citizen and worker.
Government should work for us, not against us.
Opening Statement of Senator Herb Kohl
I'd like to thank Senator Martinez for holding today's hearing on emergency preparedness and the elderly.
Senator Kohl, what we see is the need for all of the coordination--and I do believe that Florida is a terrific model, be...
Thank you so much, Assistant Secretary Carson.
