Human
Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement
regarding the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI):
“Few have done so much for so many as Senator Daniel Inouye. He
distinguished himself in everything he set his mind to—from his heroic
service in World War II to his historic tenure and record of
accomplishment in the U.S. Senate. He gave his entire life to serving
his fellow citizens.
"LGBT Americans across this country especially honor his unequivocal
support for full LGBT equality—most notably, his 1996 vote against the
discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, his support for marriage
equality and his co-sponsorship of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act
and other pro-equality legislation. Senator Inouye was a trailblazing
leader and he will remain in our memories for standing with his LGBT
sisters and brothers from day one. We will miss him, and every American
should be grateful to have been touched by the life of this remarkable
man."
