"And we have done more in the two and a half years that I've been in here than the previous 43 Presidents to uphold that principle, whether it's ending "don't ask, don't tell," making sure that gay and lesbian partners can visit each other in hospitals, making sure that federal benefits can be provided to same-sex couples"

This quote by Barack Obama talks to the development that has been made in the two and a half years of his presidency to maintain the principle of equality for all. He mentions the repeal of the "don't ask, do not inform" policy, which allowed members of the LGBTQ+ community to serve freely in the military. He likewise discusses the capability for gay and lesbian partners to go to each other in health centers, along with the provision of federal advantages to same-sex couples. This quote speaks to the progress that has been made in the Obama administration to make sure that all individuals are treated similarly and with respect, despite their sexual orientation. This is a considerable step forward in the fight for equality and it is a testimony to the dedication of the Obama administration to guarantee that all individuals are dealt with fairly and with dignity.