President Obama ordered U.S. diplomatic missions and federal agencies working abroad to strengthen efforts to fight international discrimination against gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender individuals, saying he is “deeply concerned by the violence” against them in many parts of the world.

This memo was delivered simultaneously with a speech being given by Secretary of State Hilary Clinton on Human Rights in Geneva. (see recording below)

The memo elevates the importance of combat...

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