Tom Harkin actually said...

It is time to make clear that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans are first class citizens.

Too many hardworking Americans... are being judged not by their talent, their ability, and their qualifications, but by their sexual orienta...

It is time, at long last, for us to also prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals is widespread and these widespread harms demand a response.