Peter Welch: “The Equality Act, I think, is so important because it…”

“We just know we're all trying to figure out life and who we are and how we can be who we are and be fully, fully engaged in being a generous, open, and loving person to everyone else. So The Equality Act, I think, is so important because it essentially acknowledges with the force of law that LGBTQ folks are entitled to the same rights and protections as everyone else. So that's my statement here, but it's a statement of appreciation about each of you being here, because I'm Talking to you, Mr. Sharp, and you, Ms. Gaines, as well, because these are gripping issues for everyone.” (01:55–02:11)

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