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