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On the recordOctober 28, 2009
I want to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. I want to repeal 'don't ask, don't tell.' I want to do some other things that are important to the gay and lesbian community.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama expresses his commitment to advancing gay rights during a speech to the Human Rights Campaign.

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