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Obama Criticizes Ugandan Anti-Gay Legislation At Prayer Breakfast
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According to CNN, President Obama Thursday criticized controversial anti-homosexuality legislation being considered by Uganda's legislature. It is "unconscionable to target gays or lesbians for who they are," Obama said during an appearance at the National Prayer Breakfast.
The measure would punish sexual activity between persons of the same sex with long jail terms or death.
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