I do think that the way that this particular statute or proposed statute is crafted has been to address a major concern, which is to create a new list of uncertainties.
Thirty-seven religious organizations on that list, and thank you for putting it into the record.
We wrestled with defining the boundaries of religious exemption. It seems to have worked very well in that I have never ...
I have not heard any businesses come back to the State legislature or come back to those of us who were involved at the ...
We simply should not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or sexual identity, period.
It is time to expand fundamental fairness to all Americans, and that is exactly what this bill does.
ENDA is good for business, good for our employees, and our communities.
Thank you very much.
I also want to recognize the indispensable role that the late Senator Ted Kennedy played on this issue.
I really appreciate your holding a hearing on this issue, which is so critical for LGBT Americans.
This is not, nor should it be, a democratic or republican issue.