My view this opportunity is also shaped by being the youngest member so far named to this cabinet and the first millennial invited to a seat at that table. I'm also mindful that the eyes of history are on this appointment, knowing that this is the first time an American president has ever sent an openly LGBTQ cabinet member to the Senate for confirmation.
Pete Buttigieg reflects on the significance of his appointment as Transportation Secretary, being the first openly LGBTQ cabinet member.
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