CHC CHAIRWOMAN CELEBRATES LGBT PRIDE MONTH
Washington, D.C. – CHC Chairwoman Linda Sánchez released the following bilingual video message in honor of LGBT Pride Month. To watch the video, click here.
FULL REMARKS
Hi, I'm Linda Sánchez, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
This month, we celebrate LGBT Pride Month.
Este mes de junio es una oportunidad de honorar a la comunidad LGBT.
In the Latino community, there are an estimated 1.4 million adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
En la comunidad Latina hay más de un millón de personas que se identifican como LGBT. Algunos son nuestros hijos, primos, y padres. Todos son parte de nuestra familia.
A person's sexual orientation does not make them any less a part of our community.
LGBT Latinos serve our country in uniform and fight for immigration reform.
Some are parent advocates at our schools, activists in our community, and even faith leaders.
Regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, every person deserves to be treated with the same respect, dignity, and equality.
Únete a la celebración este mes. Y tratemos a todos con respeto, dignidad, e igualdad, a pesar de orientación sexual.
LGBT or not - family is at the core of our values. Familia es Familia.
This LGBT Pride Month, let's pledge to end discrimination and honor LGBT Americans who are enriching our country.