I don’t care who you love. If you love this country enough to risk your life for it, you shouldn’t have to hide who you are.

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It doesn't matter who you have feelings for or who you are. If you love your country so much that you're willing to put your life on the line for it, you shouldn't have to keep part of yourself a secret. The person who said this believes that everyone should be able to be their true selves, even if they serve their country.

About Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden, the senior U.S. Senator from Oregon, is a prominent advocate for privacy rights, internet freedom, and limiting government surveillance. He’s known for his libertarian-leaning stances within the Democratic Party and has been a defender of civil liberties since he first took office in 1996.

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