I sit next to the statue of Lincoln under the rotunda almost every day, friend. And I am confident that what I do will be remembered positively well after I’m gone.
So let me say this in the clearest terms:
What Nancy Mace and Republicans are doing with their “bathroom rule” is bullshit, it amounts to bullying, it is absolutely ignorant, and it is a slap in the face to the first trans member of Congress.
As the first openly-LGBTQ+ legislator to represent Illinois, I am so incredibly proud to welcome Sarah McBride to the 119th Congress. As others get off on peddling their hate, we are here to do good for our neighbors and our country.
I will not vote for any member of Dem leadership until they commit 100% support for every LGBTQ+ person. We mustn’t omit vulnerable people because an opposing party vilified them in an election.
And to all of the LGBTQ+ community -- know that you are loved and that I'm proud of you. And together, we will come out of this stronger.
-Eric
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