[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 10247]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            LGBT PRIDE MONTH

  (Mr. VEASEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of diversity, 
equality, and affirming every American's right under the Constitution 
to equal justice under the law.
  Today I speak in honor of LGBT Pride Month.
  Despite all that we have achieved in recent years towards equality, 
opportunity, and justice for every American, regardless of identity or 
orientation, far too many LGBT Americans still suffer discrimination 
each and every day.
  In this Congress we have the chance to pass legislation that bans 
discrimination in the workplace and in the military and in schools, and 
ensures that couples, regardless of sexual orientation, have the same 
rights as anyone else.
  I am a proud cosponsor of the Respect for Marriage Act that affirms 
the Supreme Court decision to allow same-sex marriage and the Student 
Nondiscrimination Act that bans discrimination in schools.
  I also support President Obama's intention to act, where this House 
has not, to end discrimination in the workplace.
  Let us continue to work together to ensure that all Americans are 
provided the civil liberties they deserve.

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