Quote by Mary Cheney

John Kerry didn't out me, nor did he offend or attack me by calling me a lesbian. I certainly couldn't be offended by the truth.

John Kerry didn't out me, nor did he offend or attack me by

Summary

In this quote, the speaker asserts that John Kerry did not harm them by revealing their sexual orientation or calling them a lesbian. They argue that they couldn't take offense because being a lesbian is their truth. The speaker's point highlights the idea that one's own acceptance of their identity can shield them from feeling offended or attacked by others' comments about it.

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By Mary Cheney

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