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WASHINGTON,
D.C. – U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today issued the following
statement in response to comments made by U.S. Representative Zack Wamp
(R-TN). According to the Washington Post (10/21/03), Wamp called
homosexuality a “sin,” a “sickness,” and “unnatural,” while speaking out
against gay unions.
“Representative
Zack Wamp’s comments were offensive, unenlightened and uninformed.
Unfortunately, Congressman Wamp’s comments echo earlier statements made
by President Bush where he seemed to equate homosexuality with sin.
Such inflammatory statements add fuel to the fire of bigotry and put in
real danger our neighbors, friends, and constituents,” Schakowsky said.
“For
a political Party that supposedly prides itself on family values, I do
not understand why Republicans feel threatened by long-term, monogamous
and loving relationships. President Bush and the Republican leadership
should immediately repudiate Congressman Wamp’s comments. The hate
campaign against gays and lesbians must cease and desist,” Schakowsky concluded. |
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