In response, Log Cabin Republicans National Executive Director Gregory T. Angelo made the following statement:
Congressman Dent has long been an ally of Log Cabin Republicans — from his leadership on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act to his support for same-sex couples in immigration reform, and his stance against bullying of LGBT youth in public schools, Rep. Dent has always shown himself to be a common-sense conservative. His declaration of support today for civil marriage equality for committed same-sex couples as well as his acknowledgement of the importance of respect for religious liberty is a natural continuation of his commitment to equal rights for all Americans.