Sara Ramirez Quotes

And we have done more in the two and a half years that I've been in here than the previous 43 Presidents to uphold that principle, whether it's ending 'don't ask, don't tell,' making sure that gay and lesbian partners can visit each other in hospitals, making sure that federal benefits can be provided to same-sex couples.

The rights of homosexual people are human rights, and human rights are for everyone.

I'm always going to support the LGBT community and equal rights for the LGBT community. That's going to be with me 'till the day I die and beyond. I mean, that's just what it is!

By in large in this country the issue of gay rights and equality should be past the point of debate. Really, there should be no debate anymore.

I want the same standard applied to homosexuals as is applied to heterosexuals.

Gay rights are human rights, and human rights are gay rights.

We absolutely have to support our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters. We just must. It's not fair that they don't get to live an authentic life.

I support things that are very close to my heart: mostly LGBTQ rights.

Being LGBT does not make you less human.

LGBT Americans are our colleagues, our teachers, our soldiers, our friends, our loved ones, and they are full and equal citizens and deserve the rights of citizenship. That includes marriage.

You know, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender - people are people.

Well, my personal mission statement is that we want marriage equality in all 50 states. We want it not to be a state-by-state issue. We don't want it to be something the majority is voting on. I don't think the civil rights of any minority should be in the hands of any majority.

I feel strongly for gay marriage to be accepted.

Throughout my years of public service, I've listened to the voices of the gay and lesbian community, whether through whispered confidences or public declarations. I understand what it truly means to say that all people should be treated equally, and I'll always stand up for fair and equal treatment of gay and lesbian Americans.

Our society needs to recognize the unstoppable momentum toward unequivocal civil equality for every gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered citizen of this country.

There are millions of gay people in the United States, including well-known celebrities.

I go all around London advocating lesbian and gay rights.

I'm a gay rights supporter. I'm a human-rights campaign initiative person.

There is nothing wrong with being gay.

Let me just make a stand that our friends and family in the LGBTQIA-plus community have the right to take up space in our society.

I'm literally fighting for the equality of every man, woman and child regardless of race, religion, color, creed, and sexual orientation and here to spread a message of peace, love, and positivity.

To LGBT men and women worldwide, let me say this: wherever you live and whatever the circumstances of your life, whether you are connected to a network of support or feel isolated and vulnerable, please know that you are not alone.

We stand with President Obama - love doesn't have a color, love doesn't care if you're gay or straight. Love doesn't discriminate.

I understand the demands for justice and fairness made by the L.G.B.T. community.

I'm trying to tell kids if they are gay, it's OK to be gay. I've tried to tell families if they have a gay family member to accept them and love them as they always have.