What mike pence said about gay people

And I was there applauding with him. Pence continued, "I think the generosity of his spirit, recognizing that in the patriot's heart, there's no room for prejudice, is part of who this president is. The president said at the National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, "I will get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment and allow our representatives of faith to speak freely and without fear of retribution.

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Recently, Pence has defended his wife against criticism for teaching at a Christian school that bans gay students and employees. And after the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, Pence called one of the leaders of Indiana's gay community to express his condolences and offer assistance.

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When Pence made his comments in the 90s, the American Psychological Association and other mental health groups had already established findings that contradict his claims. Starting in , homosexuality was no longer considered a mental disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual used by most psychiatrists.