This discrimination disproportionately affects LGBTQ people of color. This is a shame. Discrimination must end against everyone. And, yes, Mr. Speaker, as a person of faith, my religion teaches me to love thy neighbor as thyself and to do unto others as you would have them do unto you. So let's pass the Equality Act today so there will be, truly, liberty and justice for all. Again, I thank Congressman David Cicilline for this today.
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