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[PinkNews.co.uk] "The Human Rights Campaign is proud to endorse Anthony Woods, a veteran of the Iraq war and steadfast advocate for our community, to become the next U.S. Congressman from California's 10th district," said HRC President Joe Solmonese.
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[Patrick Murphy US Representative] Congressman Patrick J. Murphy - Rep. Patrick Murphy, Veterans ...: Murphy, a veteran of the Iraq war, for his leadership on repealing ”Dont Ask, Dont Tell and his willingness to take on the fight for the LGBT community and our countrys national security,” said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “Rep. Murphys background as a war veteran makes him uniquely qualified to help lead this effort and work with the Administration to repeal this law. We look forward to ensuring that our military can recruit and retain the best and the brightest troops regardless of their sexual orientation. As this tour will highlight, poll after poll continues to show the vast majority of Americans, including the majority of active service members, support the right of gay and lesbian service members to serve openly and honestly.”
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