Anyone who still feels today that he has to lead a double life because he's gay is driven by a fear that I think is unfounded.

State governor is certainly nothing to be sneered at! But I don't think that there are still limits here. A gay man could presumably also become chancellor.

Being gay is not a political accomplishment in itself. It's not enough to constitute a political platform.

I don't support gay marriage despite being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.

Every time I see niqabs, I feel very uncomfortable because it's the opposite of my idea of opened society.

I didn't choose to be gay. It would be more accurate to say that it was determined by nature.

A number of individuals tried to make my homosexuality a topic of debate. I admittedly found that rather upsetting.