Washington, DC – Today, Equality PAC Co-Chairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-CA) and Congressman David Cicilline released the following statement recognizing World AIDS Day.
“On World AIDS Day, we take a moment to commemorate the worldwide battle against HIV/AIDS,” said Equality PAC Co-Chairs Chairman Mark Takano and Congressman David Cicilline. “Since the start of this global epidemic 40 years ago, we have tragically lost millions to HIV/AIDS-related illnesses, especially within the LGBTQ community and within communities of color. Today, we honor those who we have lost to this epidemic, support those that are impacted by HIV/AIDS at this moment in time and reaffirm our commitment to ending this deadly epidemic through investments in science, research, and medicine.”
Equality PAC is the political arm of the Congressional LGBTQ Equality Caucus and is dedicated to the full legal and societal equality for LGBTQ Americans. All funds raised into Equality PAC are spent supporting and electing openly LGBTQ individuals and strong LGBTQ allies to the United States Congress who are committed to passing the Equality Act and to ensuring full civil rights and protections for all LGBTQ Americans.
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