[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 97 (Monday, June 5, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH

  (Mr. NICKEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. NICKEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Pride Month.
  From trailblazing activists and leaders who fought tirelessly for 
equality to artists and entertainers who shattered barriers and 
inspired generations, the impact of the LGBTQ community is felt in 
every aspect of our culture.
  While we commemorate the progress we have made, we must acknowledge 
that attacks against the LGBTQ community from State legislatures have 
reached an all-time high.
  It worries me that these attacks most directly impact LGBTQ youth, so 
we must continue to uplift young people and reaffirm our commitment to 
equality in America. In North Carolina, y'all means all.
  I will continue to work to build a world in which everyone can live 
safely and openly as themselves and where everyone is treated equally, 
no matter who they are or who they love.

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