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Issue Position: LGBT Equality

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2012
Issues: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Throughout our country's proud history, every generation has faced a national debate on civil rights issues. While these struggles have often been slow and arduous, as we have witnessed for more than two centuries, the trajectory of our society is toward more equality under the law. Congressman Garamendi stands with President Obama , President Clinton, Vice President Biden, and Vice President Cheney in full support of equality for the LGBT community, including marriage equality. Garamendi was proud to support an end to Don't Ask Don't Tell, because anyone brave enough to don the uniform of an American hero deserves to live their life openly and without fear of reprisal. Garamendi also voted for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Act, helping to protect LGBT community and other minorities from hate-inspired violence.


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