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Barbara Cubin: “Mr. Speaker, we should not turn Matthew into a martyr, and his family has asked that we do not turn Matthew into a…”

On the recordOctober 15, 1998
Mr. Speaker, we should not turn Matthew into a martyr, and his family has asked that we do not turn Matthew into a martyr. He would not want that and his family does not want that. Out of respect for Matthew, this resolution is not about advancing legislation. It is about advancing our tolerance in others, regardless of their gender, race, or sexual orientation. At the end of his life, the defining element of Matthew's life should not be his sexuality. It should be the kind, gentle, intelligent, wonderful person that Matthew was. That is how Matthew should be remembered. That is what his family wants, and that certainly is what I wish for them today.
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Barbara Cubin
Wyoming
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Addressing the resolution honoring Matthew Shepard and discussing his legacy.

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