A Message To LGBT Americans
Filed under: Gay Gay Gay > Politik > Hillary Clinton
As I have traveled around the country these past twelve months, what I sensed in my heart has been confirmed – America is embracing its LGBT sons and daughters with an acceptance and understanding as never before. On the campaign trail, a father of a gay son will ask about ending Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. A woman will ask why she can be discriminated against just because of who she is. Sometimes they wait furtively for the crowd to thin and then whisper their confidences in a soft voice and sometimes they stand up proudly at town meetings and want me to share my views on how I will help lead the change to assure that this country fulfills its promise to everyone.
Let me tell you what I have been telling voters across America. I am fully committed to the fair and equal treatment of LGBT Americans. For seven long years, the Bush Administration has tried to divide us - only seeing people who matter to them. It's been a government of the few, by the few, and for the few. And no community has been more invisible to this administration than the LGBT community.
I will change that. The best evidence of what I will do as President is what I have already done.
* I am proud of my record as First Lady, as a U.S. Senator and as a candidate for President in working toward the fair and equal treatment of LGBT Americans.
* I am proud that as Chair of the Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee in 2006, I worked closely with LBGT community to develop a smart strategy that defeated the Federal Marriage Amendment. I am proud of fighting the FMA as divisive wedge politics at its worst.
* I am proud to be a co-sponsor of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligation Act which would grant the same benefits (including health insurance) to domestic partners of federal employees that are currently offered to employees’ legal spouses.
* I am proud to have authored the Early Treatment for HIV Act, which expands access to vital treatment options for low-income individuals living with HIV, and fought to fully fund the Ryan White CARE Act.
* I am proud that I hired a National Director of LGBT Outreach within a month of announcing my candidacy for President and to have openly gay and lesbian staffers serving at all levels of my campaign.
* I am proud to have a National LGBT Steering Committee of over 130 that includes openly LGBT elected officials, Board members and opinion leaders on issues ranging from transgender rights, to HIV/AIDS, to “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell”.
* I am proud to have marched in Gay Pride parades as both First Lady and as Senator and to have spoken in front of so many LGBT audiences ranging from the Human Rights Campaign, Empire State Pride Agenda, the Hetrick Martin Institute, PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), GMHC (Gay Men’s Health Crisis), and the American Foundation for AIDS Research.
* I am proud to have fought Republican efforts to demonize and marginalize the LGBT community, and I will continue to do that as President.
We have so much work to do. When I am President, we will work together to make sure that all Americans in committed relationships have equal benefits and that nothing stands in the way of loving couples who want to adopt children in need. We're going to expand our federal hate crimes legislation and pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act and assure that they are both fully inclusive of all people. And finally, we will put an end to the failed policy of Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Courage, honor, patriotism and sacrifice – the traits that define our men and women in uniform – have nothing to do with sexual orientation.
My father was a conservative Republican, who held very traditional views for much of his life. Yet in his last years, it was a gay couple who lived next door who provided much of the compassion and comfort he and my mother needed as he grew ill. And it was that same neighbor who held his hand as he died. If my father can move, America can move.
To each and every LGBT American, I say this. You have done so much to help this country understand your lives by simply being open and honest about who you are and living your lives with dignity. Thank you for your courage. It is time that we recognize your hard work. I know that this country is ready for changes in the law that reflect the evolution in our hearts.
America deserves a President who appeals to the best in each of us, not the worst; a President who values and respects all Americans and treats all Americans equally no matter who they are or who they love. I want to be that President. I want to be your President.
One thing you all need to realize is that HILLARY is NOT BILL. Don't look at Bill Clintons Record and use it to judge her. She is a different person with different views. Stop following the crowd and voting for OBAMA. Read about the issues, read their statements, read their ideas. Then make a decision.
Re: Tarzanna – i am voting for hilary bitch
PLEASE don't believe her. She and Billy Boy gave this same lip service when he was running for president. Then what happened? Nothing. Not. A. Thing. They blamed the Republican conspiracy in congress. However, congress now has a Dem voting majority and she hasn't done one single thing to promote equal rights for the GLBT community. I would bet that many who read here aren't old enough to remember what she and Bill said/did last time. I am. She lied then, she is lying now. She is pandering to the GLBT community AGAIN and will do nothing, just as she has already proven by every single one of her actions over the past 20 years.
HOW CAN EVERYONE NOT SEE THAT WE NEED HILLARY? VOTE HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Does she think we forget her husband signed the Defense of Marriage Act?
I`m not going to tell anyone who to vote for. I just hope as many as possible do vote! However what really pisses me off is the lack of insight of all you "God hates gay" people. Give me a break!
If you pretend to worship Jesus Christ, then atleast have the dignity to show his actions and words som respect!
The one thing Jesus tried to theach people was respect and not to judge. So for you to call yourself his followers and then do exactly the opposite of what he believed in. !?!?!?
If you believe in God and at the same time judge other people: You are a Hypocrite!
If God created us all, then noen of us are better than the other.
The message of God is LOVE. Nothing more nothing less. Nothing in this world is more beautiful and pure. And thats the true meaning of life. Who you love is of no consequense.
Educate yourselfs people. Feeeel the luv ;-P
People who believe in REAL freedom:
VOTE for HILLARY! We in Europe are hoping so much you guys will do the right thing: vote Democrats! The US is soooooooo much behind Europe! It's time to have a leader, who is liberal and moves foreward and makes an end to the Evangelical TERROR!
Re: SHE BLOWS –
Christians like you give Christians a bad name. You blow!
thats a really sweet pic of her! aw~!!!
i am backing HILLARY too, but am hoping to get Obama along for the ride! lets put the pressure on her to bring him on board people!!!he will keep her & bill honest while they are in there!!
Keep up U.S. Toronto has Gay Marriage, Legal marijuana, cultural equality, Free healthcare, AND it only came through a (what you would call) Republican government. Your democrats like to keep you all babies. Raise taxes to give to social causes. NOT GOOD. Co-Dependency.
I am so proud to be a female and have the opportunity to put a woman in the white house, your experience and ability to represent us to the world is exciting. Obama who?
FATSO- EVEN CASTRO AGREES WITH YOU…GO BACK TO CUBA
Re: ashley – DITTO
C'mon Perez, just stick to celebs.
I am voting for Clinton.
Re: fuck perez shovin this bitch down our throats! –
Get your facts straight. He was going for Obama first, then decided to go Hilary.
THANK YOU for sharing this, I just stopped crying and I"m so happy this was posted. I hope everyone gets to read this because it's so important for the voices of the LGBT community to finally be heard and BRAVO for Hillary stating what she's done and will do for us!
im not 18 but i am a lesbian after reading this i would vote for her. i was for obama,but now i kind of like her.
On the campaign trail, a father of a gay son will ask about ending Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.
Her husband was the one that implemented Don't ask, Don't Tell did she all of a sudden forget this unbelievable. 35 years of experience last time I check I don't count my mother's experience in the workforce as my own. I mean can you do that now? Because that would seriously move me up the working ladder lol. And during the debates she said she wouldn't change the policy of Don't ask, Don't tell so now she changed her mind, people please do your own research before you vote because you find out a lot of things.
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OH GOD!!! FUCK HILLARY CLINTON!!! THE CLINTONS ARE EVIL AND PEREZ STOP BRAIN-WASHING ALL THESE IGNORANT PEOPLE WHO READ YOUR SITE FOR FUCK SAKES!!!
Re: right to free speech – those of you who don't think perez has the right to say what he wants remember this — IT'S HIS SITE AND THIS IS WHAT AMERICA IS ABOUT. he can say what he wants about celebs and politicians and write what he wants. THAT'S what makes this country different!
let him do what he can to rally people. if you don't like it, PLEASE take advantage of another great right in america — to change the channel, turn the page or turn off the internet. you have a CHOICE. it's HIS site.
GO HILLARY!
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Couldn't have said it better myself. Go Perez. Go Hilary.
Re: CHARLIE – What the hell has she ever lied about? Back your shit up idiot.
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Re: do NOT vote for hilary…ANYONE BUT HER!! – do you want our men and women stay in iraq and die.they are getting killed in iraq.im tired men ruling this earth.we need a women president.i guess you dont want the war to end
I've been looking forward to Hillary's Presidency since Dubya "won" back in 2000.
England for Hillary!
Re: right to free speech – AMEN & HALLELUJAH.
If you don't like what Perez has to say, go buy a domain name and a web hosting package and start your own blog.
thanks perez!!! that's inspiring…and thanks for posting this info on your site. contrary to some opinion on here, i think it is FABULOUS to read intelligent articles and gossip, on the same page!! i know, i know, it's tough to handle….
HILARY 08!!
If you wanna go by experience and also intelligence, vote for Hillary. If you wanna go by novice and plans, go for Obama. It's what a democrat says and it is what a democrat does. Obama will probably do nothing, actually I am almost certain…so I am voting for Clinton.
Wasn't it her HUSBAND that enacted the "don't ask don't tell" thing?
OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!
The LGBT community needs to make sure they support her— Obama speaks to all in generalities–she will deliver!
perez, perez perez, this woman will say whatever you want to hear. read between the lines and do some research
Re: GO HILARY!!! – Her husband implemented Don't ask, Don't Tell and during the debate she was not for changing this policy just thought you should know.
clint on will say ANYTHING YOU WANT TO HEAR to become President don't you know this by now sucker!!
Anyone who is complaining about seeing political shit….this is the MOST important issue in our country right now! If you want to be ignorant and apathetic then go to a different fucking site. Perez, being gay and all, actually cares about what's going to happen in this country!
I just voted for Hillary, because I'm an in the closet gay Republican and she supports me!!
GEEZ! You stupid stupid people. Lets all blame Perez for reporting information on politics. Really. How insane are you people! I love celebrity gossip just as much as the next person, but THIS IS SO MUCH MORE IMPORTANT than Hollywood. It's people like you fools that allow messed up stuff to happen in this world. Vote Hillary, Vote whoever the hell you want. Just vote with the right information. Good work Perez, it's about time someone stood up and spoke about the world.
GREAT SPEECH!!!
Wish she was as articulate on her OTHER platforms.
Don't vote for the enemy!! Barack will have us reading Koran before we know it!! And wearing veils!!
Re: love her – Maybe you should read a bible. A true Christian would not have her views. I'm not saying she should hate homosexuals or disrespect them or anything like that but she should definately not support gay marriage…. or abortion.
IT'S ABOUT TIME WE HAD A PINK AMERICA!!! HILLARY I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! STAY FIERCE, SISTER!!!
Good for her! She is the lesser of all the evils as far as the candidates go. I am a republican, but I won't vote for Huckabee because I am into animal rights. And don't get me STARTED on Obama and the fact that OBVIOUSLY he wants peace with the muslems, because he was raised as such. I don't think he is a bad guy at all, but I do not think making him leader of our country when we are at war over there is wise. He should run again when the war mess is over with and I would totally vote for him. As for now though, TEAM HILLARY! ps: I love her necklace!
I am so happy. Hillary… YOU ROCK! And Perez, I adore you!! Rock on guys and gals!!
Perez stick with your celeb gossip, this is not a political blog…
The world will be a better place with Hillary in the white house!!
Hilary didn't reform healthcare in her 8 years with Bill - and that was her mission. He almost got impeached - can people not remember? The scandal of that Whitehouse… I am a lifelong Repulican and I changed parties to vote for the best candidate - Obama.
Re: Susan – GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ASS AND GET LITERATE>
ALL THOSE THINGS WERE THE RESULT OF THE LIBERAL GOVERNMENT NOT CONSERVATIVE….MORON.
I can't believe something on this god awful site actually moved me. Come on California, take your head out of your ass and vote for the right person. GO HILLARY!
you should put up every candidate's thoughts on the LGBT rights… I'm an Obama supporter but I admire what Hilary has to say. I want to hear an opinion from EVERYONE. except for Huckabee… we already know his views and how backwards he is!
Hillary 2008!!!!
Vote for a president who will stand up for everyone. She has 35 years of experience fighting for minorities, families, children and the LGBT community. Hillary will make this country a better place to live for Everyone! Vote for Hillary 2008 and make this a better place to live for everyone.
She's as pretty as Sharon Stone!!!
It's funny she mentions the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy. This policy was implemented during Bill Clinton's reign as president.
I commend you Perez. Thank you for taking a stand and researching the candidates. Gossip is Gossip but 8 more republican years is too much to stomach. Go Hillary!!!
I can't believe you idiots who are lapping Hillary's drivvel up. She is a lying, tyrranical, say-anything-to-win, even hired an acting coach and voice coach! She is a PIECE OF CRAP!! She cannot be trusted and neither can Slick Willie. I hate liberals, but at least I trust Obama and if this country has to have a liberal president I'd rather it be someone who I can trust and who will actually listen to the opposition. Hillary doesn't give a fuck about anyone who disagrees with her.
Re: fuck perez shovin this bitch down our throats! – You obviously aren't a woman! If you're a man, you don't get to say ANYTHING about abortion. If you're actually a (stupid) woman, then you obviously haven't ever been in a position to have to make that difficult decision. If a woman is raped, should she be forced to have the rapists' child?? If a 12 year old is raped by a relative, should she be forced to have the child, simply to make ignorant fucks like you happy?
Hillary '08!
I just won the super bowl and I'm voting for Hillary and she supports my bisexual tendencies!!
Hillary is a communist!!!!!!!! and wants force all americans to mindless zombies who have to love each other or get arrested!! taking away all your freedoms!! This bitch uses cheap tactics!! cries to get cheap votes! and fucking flip flops to appease certain groups!! I hate this liar!!!
Re: Liar Liar Liar – YOUR INFO is FULL of SHIT, and SO ARE YOU…………..ROT IN HELL YOU STINKING NAZI…………GO HILLARY !
Obama doesn't take this country seriously. I am voting for Hillary Clinton.
Wow, what a terrific speach, i loved hearing the story about her father. Hilary's only mistake is in thinking that all conservative republicans are gay haters. I am a very spiritual person with a huge amount of love for God and all that He makes . I am also a conservative republican who has gay family members and friends. I understand that many conservative republicans are hard core Christians but there are some of us out there that know the true meaning of Christ and Love. My republican vote is based more on a political view as the daughter of political refugee parents and grandparents who instilled in me the importance of Freedom. For now there has always been a republican representative whos political views seemed closer to what I feel makes America what it is ,a country that gave my family its open arms and a chance to live free. A freedom that should extend itself to protect and love all , regardless of looks or loves.
"America deserves a President who appeals to the best in each of us, not the worst"
Well isn't she appealing to the worst in all of you LGBT people?? I mean the worst part of all of you is probably the fact that you're homosexuals, right? I mean it's probably caused the most challenges in your particular lives. Am i not right? Think about it for a second…
Hillary got my vote!
VOTE HILLARY!
CHIX RULE!
I just won the super bowl and I'm in the mood for a little lovin from Tom Brady. That's why I vote for Hillary-she doesn't care who I do it with!!
snore! until all the other other alternative lifestyles are acknowledged (like polygamy) then why should any laws be changed??
thank God i'm not American LOL.
also; DON'T ALL POLITICIANS LIE TO GET WHAT THEY WANT?!
why is everyone so shocked about that?
so, vote for hillary because she is for gay rights?? please.. there are FAR more pertinent problems that need addressing before this. vote smart
Re: love her – She is a true Christian?????? OH MY FUCKING GOODNESS you have got to be KIDDING me. She wants to steal from the rich, she embraces the killing of children and embraces sinners, embraces the rights of CRIMINALS, and has absolutely no ethics. She wants to take away our rights as human beings by forcing things on us ("We are going to take things away from you…" quote for example!
Thank you right wing nuts! Keep up the good work! The more you post your insane babblings all over the internet (Often using works like Cunt and God, in one mind blowingly backwards sentence), the more the rest of the US wants to rise up and prove that you don't represent our country. Keep going! We need the nutters out of the nuthouse to inspire us to never ever let you take over our country again. PS. Do you people even read the bible?!! If the answer is yes, pick out the chapter '7 deadly sins', scroll down to wrath and pride. Study. Pour over this section, you've missed a beat.
Hillary Clinton makes me proud. I look forward to calling her President!
Keep in mind, she's still against gay marriage… this is just a ploy
Way to go Perez. I applaud you for not only being an active participant in the political process, but for also having weighed your opinions carefully. Hillary would be an excellent candidate and you opinion is as valid as the next's. This is your blog, say what you want and to all those that don't like it… don't read it!
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I just won the super bowl and I'm super happy!! I think I'll go blow Peyton-no wait-he has to blow me this time cause I won. GO HILL!!
She still doesn't support gay marriage!
You rock, why dont people think you are inspirational?!!!! I m so lucky and greatful to call her our next prez!!!
wow, i am a straight latina who was undecided. i never knew hillary had such COMPASSION, this letter almost broght a tear to my eye and actually ade me feel extremely PATRIOTIC, which i have never really felt. i am 100% now. hillary has the EXPERIENCE, INTELLIGENCE AND COMPASSION we need RIGHT NOW!
HILLARY FOR PRES
OBAMA FOR VICE PRES
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ALL HISPANIC
'S VOTE FOR HILARY!!!!
That was so powerful! Almost brought a tear to my eye. Too bad she doesn't actually support gay marriage. Legal Partnership does not equal marriage! Seperate but equal has been proven not to work!
Re: fuck perez shovin this bitch down our throats! –
YOU ARE A FUCKING FUCK-TARD… THE ABORTED BABY'S DAD IS A WHORE, TOO… YOU STUPID FUCKING RETARDED ASS CHRISTIAN. AND HONESTLY… WHO CARES ABOUT THE ABORTED BABIES? THEY ARE POUT INTO MY LOTION AND MAKE MY SKIN SOFT!
Re: STOP!!!!!!!!!!! – then dont COME to the site you fucking idiot
Re: Susan – Another poser. If you're going to pose as a Canadian then at least get your facts straight. If you were Canadian you would know what government brought you all that and it wasn't the conservatives (read: republicans). And if you think marijuana is legal, go spark up a joint in front of a cop and see how "legal" it is, dipshit.
Re: right to free speech – While I agree with you I think that Perez needs to present all the facts in the stories that he does post. For example, this story sounds great doesn't it that she is for gay rights. Back story her husband implemented Don't ask, Don't Tell and during the debates she was NOT for changing this policy.
For the last damn time, being the First Lady does not constitute actual experience. Is Laura Bush qualified to do anything? Hell No!! She doesn't have 35 years of experience. If you want to equate her husbands experience with her, then remember that they said equality, but gave us DON'T ASK DON'T TELL. THAT WAS A CLINTON INITIATIVE NOT REPUBLICAN. So really how LGBT friendly are they? They're fucking opportunists and you're buying into it. Hilary is nothing more than a continuation of the same. Plus she's so polarizing that she could jeopardize the entire party. Vote smart. VOTE OBAMA!
OBAMA IS THE WORST CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT!
HE DOESN'T KNOW FACT FROM FICTION!
HE CAN'T THE DIFFERENCE FROM HIMSELF AND A DEMOGRACY!
HE BELIEVES IN NEOSLAVERY!
HE IS ANTI-SEMITIC!
IT IS WHAT ONE SAYS AND WHAT ONE DOES…
HE, BARACK OBAMA, WILL DO NOTHING!
HILARY CLINTON 08"
Thank you, Perez.
I love Hillary so much that I think I just might fuck her!! Too bad I prefer men. Well, at least she supports me in my vulger desires!!
Re: get real, people – oh STFU. I respect her more for considering both parties. She was in college 40 YEARS AGO!!! BTW, Miss Ignorance 2008, yes, that is you, Goldwater Republican's were a different breed, uninfluenced by the religious right and for less government and less taxes. When the Republican's abandoned true conservatism and sold out to the religious wackos, many, educated hard core Republicans left the party. The Libertarian party then exploded after the gop sold out. I am sure this is why Hillary is no longer a Republican as, the reason many, myself included no longer support the gop's love affair with ruining the deficit & opposition to civil rights, you dumbass.
Perez HATES america and was to afraid to put up my comment because it was true and he is a coward !
GOB BARRETT
That is the best open letter I have ever read. I love this women!
Re: Vote for OBAMA!! – AND SO WILL OBUMMER, THE ASSWIPE YOU FOOLISHLY WORSHIP….VOTE CLINTON EVERYONE…..THE NIEVE IDIOT OBUMMER WILL ONLY DRAG THE COUNTRY FURTHER DOWN. HE SOUNDS GOOD, BUT THEN AGAIN, SO DO ALL SNAKE OIL SALESMEN !
WHY WOULD SOMEONE SO "TOLERANT" REFUSE TO UPHOLD THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION?
Article from today's issue of The Nation:
Presidential hopeful refuses to sign a pledge to uphold the Constitution, not torture people, not spy on citizens illegally or imprison people without charge
Illinois Senator Barack Obama has finally signed the American Freedom Pledge, joining his fellow Democratic presidential candidates in encouraging the restoration of basic Constitutional principles after the battering they have taken during the Bush-Cheney era.
All the Democrats, that is, except New York Senator Hillary Clinton.
The effort to get presidential contenders to sign on the American Freedom Pledge has been promoted by organizations ranging from the Center for Constitutional Rights to Human Rights Watch, MoveOn.org , Amnesty International USA, the Brennan Center for Justice, the Campaign to Defend the Constitution, the Electronic Frontier Foundation and True Majority.
The pledge is anything but radical. It simply asks candidates to affirm a statement that reads: “We are Americans, and in our America we do not torture, we do not imprison people without charge or legal remedy, we do not tap people’s phones and emails without a court order, and above all we do not give any President unchecked power. I pledge to fight to protect and defend the Constitution from attack by any President.”
Re: Kerry – Then FUCK OFF and GO SOMEWHERE ELSE– HILLARY IS OUR NEXT, NOT ONLY PRESIDENT, BUT GREAT PRESIDENT! GIRL POWER! GAY POWER! CHICKS AND QUEERS ARE AWESOME!!!
Re: robin –
yeah, "FUCK SAKES," that is totally competent. I guess you explained to yourself why you are reading his site then, right?
Hello, my name is Barack and I'm running for class president. Oh wait, this is for president of the united states?? I gots to get outta here!! I scared.
GO AND VOTE FOR THIS VERY SMART WOMAN WHO WILL CHANGE US FOR BETTER!
do we say Ghost-writter? I am a Democrat and honestly Hillary just doesn't convince me…
All I can say is how disappointed I am in Hillary and her husband. I used to be big fans of them until this election. Oh brother, i hope she wins cause that's all the Republicans want. They want Hillary to win so they can rip her a new one and win the election. If people were smart and really wanted a democratic president they would vote for Obama. Oh well. Another Republican. It sucks
Re: Vote – YOU ARE A PATHETIC LIAR…JUST LAST NIGHT ON LETTERMAN SHE SAID SHE WANTS TO END DON'T ASK DON'T TELL…AND SHE'S BEEN THE ONLY CANDIDATE CONSISTANTLY TALKING TO THE GAY COMMUNITY….SO FUCK OFF YOU DISGUSTING SHIT EATING PIG LIAR !