Cowardice asked the question, 'Is it safe?' Expediency asked the question, 'Is it politic?' And vanity comes along and asks the question, 'Is it popular? But conscience asked the question, 'Is it right?'
Cicilline emphasizes the importance of conscience over popularity in supporting LGBTQ rights.
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