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Obama defends record on gay rights (Politico)

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Amid cheers, President Barack Obama told gay and lesbian supporters Wednesday that he has delivered on his promises — but he gave them no new assurances on gay marriage and acknowledged their disappointment.


“I’ve met my commitments to the LGBT community,” Obama told a few hundred attendees at an LGBT Pride Month reception at the White House. “I know there are going to be times where you’re still frustrated with the pace of change. I understand that. I know I can count on you to let me know.”

Earlier Wednesday, in the same room, Obama had stood before reporters at a news conference and declined to say whether he now supports gay marriage.

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Complete article at Politico : http://politi.co/kMxRUd