Tammy Baldwin actually said...

First, principle is at stake. Equality, fair mindedness, and respect for diversity are at the heart of America's identity.

LGBT Americans are not demanding so-called special rights, as some claim, through this or any other bill.

As a diplomat, I advanced American principles of equality, fair play, and respect for diversity in the countries to which I was posted;

I regard this as an issue of equal compensation both in pay and benefits, but predominantly, we're looking at benefits for equal work.