Tulsi Gabbard in 2019 State of the Union address


On Civil Rights: Views on LGBT rights evolved; 100% rating from HRC

Q: Let's talk about your record on LGBT rights. You spent years opposing LGBT rights?

A: I was raised in a socially conservative household with views and beliefs and things that I no longer hold today. My views have evolved, to the point where now you can look to my record over the last six years in Congress that reflect what's in my heart and my commitment to fighting for equality, my commitment to fighting for LGBT rights. I have a 100 percent legislative voting record with the Human Rights Campaign. I'm a member of the Equality Caucus, and, again, look forward to continuing to recognize the work that still must be done towards equality and working to make that change happen.

Source: CNN 2019 "State of the Union" on 2020 Presidential hopefuls Jan 20, 2019

On Foreign Policy: Defends meeting Syria's Assad; supports Trump on North Korea

Q: You met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during that trip to Syria in 2017...

A: It continues to be very important for any leader in this country to be willing to meet with others, whether they be friends or adversaries or potential adversaries, if we are serious about the pursuit of peace and securing our country. It's why I have urged and continue to urge President Trump to meet with people like Kim Jong-un in North Korea, because we understand what's at stake here.

Source: CNN 2019 "State of the Union" on 2020 Presidential hopefuls Jan 20, 2019

The above quotations are from 2019 State of the Union address to Congress, plus the Democratic response, Feb. 6, 2019.
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