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Post by: Shana A on June 23, 2010, 08:15:44 AM
White House Holds LGBT Reception, Obama Promises Support Despite Feelings Of Abandoment In The Community

06/22/10-by Bridgette P. LaVictoire

http://lezgetreal.com/2010/06/white-house-holds-lgbt-reception-obama-promises-support-despite-feelings-of-abandoment-in-the-community/ (http://lezgetreal.com/2010/06/white-house-holds-lgbt-reception-obama-promises-support-despite-feelings-of-abandoment-in-the-community/)

Today, President Barack Obama held his Pride Month gathering at the White House. The reception was held at after 6 pm EST.

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These are the remarks of President Obama in full:

    THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello! (Applause.) Hello, everybody! (Applause.) I was going to say welcome to the White House — but you guys seem like you feel right at home. (Laughter.) You don't need me to tell you — it's the people's house.