Sec. of State Hillary Clinton's statement on Gay Pride Month

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

I will miss seeing her walk in the NYC Pride Parade.

http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2009a/06/124176.htm

In Recognition of Gay and Lesbian Pride Month 2009
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
June 1, 2009


Forty years ago this month, the gay rights movement began with the Stonewall riots in New York City, as gays and lesbians demanded an end to the persecution they had long endured. Now, after decades of hard work, the fight has grown into a global movement to achieve a world in which all people live free from violence and fear, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
In honor of Gay and Lesbian Pride Month and on behalf of the State Department, I extend our appreciation to the global LGBT community for its courage and determination during the past 40 years, and I offer our support for the significant work that still lies ahead.
At the State Department and throughout the Administration, we are grateful for our lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees in Washington and around the world. They and their families make many sacrifices to serve our nation. Their contributions are vital to our efforts to establish stability, prosperity and peace worldwide.
Human rights are at the heart of those efforts. Gays and lesbians in many parts of the world live under constant threat of arrest, violence, even torture. The persecution of gays and lesbians is a violation of human rights and an affront to human decency, and it must end. As Secretary of State, I will advance a comprehensive human rights agenda that includes the elimination of violence and discrimination against people based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Though the road to full equality for LGBT Americans is long, the example set by those fighting for equal rights in the United States gives hope to men and women around the world who yearn for a better future for themselves and their loved ones.
This June, let us recommit ourselves to achieving a world in which all people can live in safety and freedom, no matter who they are or whom they love.

[LostinVA]

1. k&r

[joeybee12]

2. K&R

[Ocracoker16]

3. wonderful

[QC]

4. Has the Fierce Advocate said anything yet? n/t

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

5. Not that I can find

[QC]

13. Color me...well...um not terribly surprised.

But I'm sure it's just because "the far left" is undermining him or something.

[WI_DEM]

14. Has Hillary come out for gay marriage or is she given a pass and only Obama is required to speak out

I'm sure Obama will also issue a statement on gay pride month as well. It's not hard for politicians to support this. The real question is will they come out for gay marriage--including Obama and Clinton.

P.S.
And yes Obama has issued a statement on gay pride month:

Obama Marks LGBT Pride Month
06/01/09 05:07 pm (EST)



(RTTNews) - President Barack Obama recognized June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, or LGBT, pride month Monday. In a presidential statement he marked the anniversary of the LGBT pride movement and added that the government will "commit to achieving equal justice under law for LGBT Americans."

http://www.forextv.com/Forex/News/ShowStory.jsp?seq=966026&category=Political+News

[Toasterlad]

15. Hillary Is Not the President. Who Cares What She Thinks?

[Beacool]

6. Yeah, she's missed around these parts.

:-(

[ccharles000]

7. kick

[AndyA]

8. Anyone know about the Stonewall Cadillac?

Here's the story, if you like old cars:

http://www.stonewallvets.org/StonewallCar.htm

[Beacool]

11. Cool story, thanks!!!

;-)

[ronnykmarshall]

9. Very cool

[flvegan]

10. Awesome. I wish she'd have added "equality" to "safety and freedom" though.

[Arkansas Granny]

12. k & r

[donheld]

16. K & R