Joe Solmonese statement on Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand
January 23, 2009
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese issued a statement today on the appointment of Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) by Gov. David Paterson to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who resigned as the state’s junior senator this week.
Read more about Gillibrand's LGBT record here.Governor Paterson’s pick of Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand’s is a step forward for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community as she brings with her a strong record of support and understanding. Gillibrand has already spoken out in support of marriage equality for same-sex couples; hate crimes protection legislation covering our entire community; fully inclusive employment non-discrimination legislation, and the repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’. As we advance pro-equality legislation in the 111th Congress, we look forward to Senator Gillibrand’s support and votes.
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