Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize an enormous step forward for our country, which happened earlier this week, on Monday. Once again, on a morning during Pride Month, our Nation came closer to realizing the promise of equality for lesbians, gays, bisexual, transgender, and the queer community. The Supreme Court has made it clear that workplace discrimination against LGBTQ people is wrong, and our Nation's civil rights laws prohibit it. While this is a joyous day and a joyous week, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the untold number who have suffered in this country for years without recourse. I want to recognize those brave LGBTQ people who received pink slips, were passed over for promotions, suffered harassment and bullying in break rooms, or never got that initial interview--all simply because of who they are or whom they loved. I particularly want to thank the plaintiffs who brought these cases: Gerald Bostock, Aimee Stephens, and Donald Zarda, as well as the families and friends and lawyers who supported them. Sadly, Aimee and Donald did not live to see this transformative moment for our country and our community, but we will remember them and honor the efforts that they and so many others have made to get us here. We will commit ourselves to continuing to push forward for full equality for them.…”