The first openly gay U.S. senator talks about her historic campaign, being a role model, and the LGBT legislative agenda in 2013.
The President said the Nebraska senator’s apology for antigay remarks he made in 1998 shows “positive change.”
A statement from the White House marks the first time the President has backed a legislative measure in a state.
Rep. Charles Bass of New Hampshire signed on to co-sponsor the Respect for Marriage Act, becoming the second Republican House member to express support within the past week.