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Mrs. Obama Reaffirms Husband's Support to Gay Community
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ABC News' Rachel Humphries and Kate McCarthy report: Michelle Obama addressed the Gay and Lesbian Leadership Council Gala in New York City Thursday night and renewed her husband's promise to repeal federal policies that she says limit the rights of gays and lesbians.
"Barack believes that we must fight for a world as it should be. A world where together we work to reverse discriminatory laws like D.O.M.A. (Defense of Marriage Act) and Don't Ask Don't Tell," Mrs. Obama said, addressing an audience of 250 people at a fundraiser for the Democratic National Committee.
D.O.M.A stipulates that states are not required to recognize same sex marriages, even if the marriages are recognized in another state. The law also states that the federal government define marriage as a legal union between a man and a woman. "Don't Ask Don't Tell", as it is commonly called, allows gay men and women to serve in the military but it prevents them from talking about their sexuality openly.
Last week Sen. Obama, D-Ill., told ABC News’ Jake Tapper that while he believes marriage is between a man and a woman, “these are decisions that need to be made at a state and local level.”
Tonight Obama's wife echoed that sentiment.
"He has said that the federal government should not stand in the way of the states that want to decide for themselves how best to pursue equality for gay and lesbian couples, whether that means a domestic partnership, a civil union, or a civil marriage," she said.
Without mentioning him by name, Mrs. Obama criticized presumptive Republican nominee Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. Last week McCain reiterated his support for D.O.M.A.
"I voted for the Defense of Marriage Act, which clearly indicated the unique status of a marriage between man and woman," McCain said in Arlington, VA. "I will continue to support that, I will continue to have my position."
ABC News' Bret Hovell contributed to this report.
June 27, 2008 in Kucinich, Dennis | Permalink | User Comments (25)
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I know I was born Gay, for the rest of you people I just wish you would stay out of our lives . I'm also a Viet War Vet. and served my Country so you could have the right to say such sickining remarks about something you take for granted to live your life to the fullest "Life Liberty and the "Dream" of happiness, because you see thats all I get to do. One thing I know is the Bible you read is so outdated and written by men for men. This comment is from a girl, now 55 year old woman, grandmother of three, through my partner and her children, my partner passed and was called to home in 2002, but we are still family. Yeah that's what I said, "Family" so as far as I'm concerened you people who write such vile and hate filled opinions, will rot in another place where hatred is ever present around and dwell in kaka forever.
My God is a loving and caring God created me in a great image of Love and delight, this is my gift to share to the world for I am saved in Love and you shall die from your heart filled with hatred!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: MARIE | Jun 30, 2008 2:33:50 PM
Sen. Obama is a very smart man, however it would be wise to ask his wife not to speak on his behalf. She looks like a good person but she is not smart at all. What comes out of her mouth is full of emotions and very little rationale. She is making the road to the White House very difficult for Democrats. She should stay home and stay away from making comments which could be taken as if her husband support.
Posted by: lotegeluaki | Jun 30, 2008 11:26:54 PM
if you are not gay how can you say being is a choice? how would you know?
judge not lest ye be judged people!!!!
Posted by: John | Jul 23, 2008 3:25:04 AM
"Does everyone know what these perverted people do with each others bodies? Swallowing sperm, putting their penus into each others anus."
Um ... you just described just about every straight person I know.
Posted by: Red Seven | Aug 26, 2008 1:39:30 PM
First of all, obama is not a muslim. Second, all people deserve the same rights. Thats prety hard to argue. Third,
"Do you really want to vote for a man who caters to all special interest groups?",
John McCain's entire(or at least almost entire) campaign is run by some of the most famous lobbyists in Washington. Not to mention that he wants to bash Obama for getting money from Fannie and Freddie when he gets over 160,000 from leaders of those companies. You can not always trust what you hear on the news, it is usually a half truth.
Posted by: OBAMA08 | Sep 25, 2008 3:48:25 PM
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