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Obama Calls On All Countries To Support Gay Rights At United Nations | During his speech at the United Nations today, President Obama called for all countries to support gay and lesbian equality, saying, “No country should deny people their rights — the freedom of speech and freedom of religion — but also no country should deny people their rights because of who they love, which is why we must stand up for the rights of gays and lesbians everywhere.” Watch it:

(HT: Towleroad.)

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