Washington, DC -- U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday released a public video voicing her regret for past offensive and hurtful statements and expressing her commitment to remaining a strong ally of the LGBTQ+ community:
"Aloha. In my past I said and believed things that were wrong, and worse, hurtful to the LGBTQ community and their loved ones.
Many years ago, I apologized for my words and, more importantly, for the negative impact that they had. I sincerely repeat my apology today. I'm deeply sorry for having said them. My views have changed significantly since then, and my record in Congress over the last 6 years reflects what is in my heart: A strong and ongoing commitment to fighting for LGBTQ rights..." READ FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE.
Read more about Tulsi's legislative history and advocacy for equality and LGBTQ+ rights.
Tulsi Gabbard, Gabbard Campaign Press Release - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard Releases Video on LGBTQ+ Stance Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/364830