Moments
ago on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," Education Secretary Arne Duncan gave his
unequivocal support to marriage for gay and lesbian couples. Asked by
journalist Mark Halperin if he supported marriage equality, Secretary
Duncan replied without hesitation, “"Yes, I do."
Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese released the following statement:
"Arne Duncan joins Joe Biden now in embracing civil marriage for
committed gay and lesbian couples. Duncan speaking out is particularly
important given his role as the nation’s top education official. In
supporting marriage equality, he communicates to all students that they
deserve an equal shot at the American dream of love, family and
equality. There’s no doubt in my mind that the president shares these
values and that’s why it’s time for him to speak out in favor of
marriage equality as well.”
To date, Duncan becomes the third member of the Obama Cabinet to
embrace marriage equality. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan was the first to
express his support last November.