Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 7, 2009
It is disturbing and demoralizing to be treated as a second-class citizen and worker.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Baldwin expresses the emotional toll of unequal treatment for same-gender couples.

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