Jackie Speier actually said...

It is not a sexual preference. It is a sexual orientation, and it would behoove all of us to use the term that really is reflective of what is a sexual orientation.

Context

Speier emphasizes the importance of using correct terminology regarding sexual orientation.

03/20/2017

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