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On the recordJuly 29, 2014
I don't think there is a discussion that can be had in the context of recognizing basic human rights that would authorize the discrimination, imprisonment and acts of violence against people because of sexual orientation, period.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline emphasizes that human rights should not justify discrimination against sexual orientation.

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