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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Wednesday that there is a “profound recognition” in the country that gays must be treated like every other American. Yet days after New York state legalized same-sex marriage, the president refused to endorse such unions.
Obama praised the New York decision as “a good thing” and uttered forceful words in support of gay equality but without advancing his own position — which he’s described as “evolving” — in support of civil unions but not gay marriage.
Obama defended his record on gay rights, pointing to decisions including repealing a ban on gays serving openly in the military. He said he’s already done more than the previous 43 presidents combined.
