Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., noted the beginning of LGBTQ Pride Month with a statement that said marriage equality and other actions have moved the U.S. closer to fulfilling "the full promise of our creed — that all are created equal."
"During LGBTQ Pride Month, Americans reaffirm the right of all people to life, liberty, and the freedom to pursue happiness regardless of who they are or whom they love," Pelosi wrote in the statement.
"From expanding hate crimes protections, repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ and ensuring marriage equality, we have made great progress to move our nation closer to fulfilling the full promise of our creed—that all are created equal," Pelosi wrote.
Pelosi, the House minority leader, took aim at the Donald Trump administration, saying its policies are harmful to the LGBTQ community.
"This Pride Month, LGBTQ Americans continue to face an unprecedented assault on this progress from the Trump Administration’s discriminatory agenda and its relentless attacks on the transgender community. These appalling actions dishonor our values and only strengthen our resolve to ensure all Americans are treated with dignity and respect," Pelosi wrote.
"Democrats will always stand up and speak out against the GOP’s hateful policies," Pelosi wrote.
More Americans are identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender, a Gallup poll released May 22 reported.
The number increased to 4.5 percent in 2017, up from 4.1 percent in 2016, the Gallup poll reported.
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