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.

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

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.

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

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

It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.

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