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The issue of equity,

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the issue of diversity

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and the critical issue of inclusivity

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is a core foundational principle

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of this Department
of Homeland Security and

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is why it is one of our
most significant priorities

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to make sure that we live
that principle every single day.

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There's a pronoun that
applies to our Department,

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and that is the pronoun of we,
and we reflects the inclusivity

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that will define our character
for years and years to come.

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I really appreciate
all of you being here today

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and making sure that we push forward that
principle to ensure that it is a reality

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for every single person
so that there is no more suffering

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and no one needs to be silent
about who they are,

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but can be who they are with tremendous,
tremendous pride.

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That is what this day is about.

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That is what this month is about.

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And that is what life is about, it is about
celebrating with pride who we are.