"School doesn't have to be horrible just because you're LGBT! Schools should be safe for everyone. Through the Make It Better Project, youth and adults can work together to prevent suicide and make schools safer for LGBT youth right now. Go to www.MakeItBetterProject.org to learn how."
- Carolyn Laub, executive director of Gay-Straight Alliance Network
"This is a moment where every one of usparents, teachers, students, elected officials, and all people of conscienceneeds to stand up and speak out against intolerance in all its forms. Whether it's students harassing other students because of ethnicity, disability or religion; or an adult, public official harassing the President of the University of Michigan student body because he is gay, it is time we as a country said enough. No more. This must stop."
- U.S. Secretary of Education
Arne Duncan
"No young person should have to endure a life of relentless taunts and harassment, just because they're gay. On behalf of President Obama, I want to make clear that this administration is firmly committed to working with you and other advocates. For we all have to ensure that we are creating an environment in our schools, our communities, and our country, that is safe for every person, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity."
- White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner Oct. 9
"But sympathy is not enoughwe all have a responsibility to take action, and to keep working until all young people are safe and respected, no matter what their sexual orientation or gender identity. We must push for laws on the federal level and in every state that prohibit bullying and discrimination. We must hold people accountable, and use the courts when necessary. And most importantly, we must love and teach all our children to be their best selves and to respect and support others to do the same."
- Lambda Legal Deputy Legal Director Hayley Gorenberg
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