Barack Obama: “I believe that discrimination because of somebody's sexual orientation…”

On the recordJune 22, 2011

I believe that discrimination because of somebody's sexual orientation or gender identity ran counter to who we are as a people, and it's a violation of the basic tenets on which this nation was founded. I believe that gay couples deserve the same legal rights as every other couple in this country.

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Barack Obama

Democratic · Illinois

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Editor's note · Context

President Obama expresses his belief in equality for gay couples and condemns discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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Barack Obama: “I believe that discrimination because of somebody's sexual orientation or gender identity ran counter to who we are as a…”

Editor's note · Context