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Many people are also concerned that nearly two decades into the epidemic, Americans are becoming complacent about it.

I feel very strongly that we have to move aggressively to have adequate budgets, and that means increased funding for the Ryan White CARE [Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency] Act. We have increased it 240% over the last six years and are proposing another increase this year.

The whole history of the United States is an expanding circle of human dignity--a growing understanding of who we are as human beings, an appreciation of the diversity of the human family. "And also to pay honor to this important organization."

As the 2000 presidential campaign heats up, Garcia's concern echoes that of gay voters in general, who harbor both increasing cynicism about politicians' appeals and higher expectations for what they will deliver.

Evil sometimes gives a sign of its presence. The horrific image of Matthew Shepard suffering on barbed wire was an image that clearly manifested the presence of evil among us. ! Twelve years ago I called for a Manhattan Project on AIDS. I spent a lot of time, day and night, in conversation with senators about the need for that bill. I was particularly horrified by the twisted soul who carried the hateful signs in view of Matthew Shepard's family across the street from the memorial service.

With gays representing millions in donation dollars and at least 4% of voters, their electoral clout is a force with which Republicans and especially Democrats must reckon. "What can you say to make us believe that you will help the gay community?"

"I'm here to learn," Gore responded, unruffled. It represented a malignant hatred that consumes the hater as well as the hated.

At the start of this year New Hampshire became the fourth US state to legalise civil unions. Hate crimes killed 10,000 people in Kosovo, thousands in Rwanda, many tens of thousands in Bosnia, 7 million in the Holocaust. It has a life of its own, and it cannot be tolerated. I don't think national or state governments should come in and "bigfoot" the compassionate and careful decisions of people on the local level.

You caused a stir in October 1997 when you said in a speech that because of the sitcom Ellen, "Americans were forced to look at sexual orientation in a more open light." Were you surprised by the outcry?

Yes, I was surprised by the reaction.

Lots of people fear choosing between losing a promotion and taking time away. The state of Oregon was due to offer domestic partnerships from 1 January but a judge delayed the introduction of the law from taking effect until at least February pending legal challenges. "Because if we don't do that, then to that extent, you are promoting promiscuity and promoting all the problems that can result from promiscuity.

Given that resistance, can the policy really be reformed, or should we start over with a new policy?

I don't know the answer to that, but I plan to find out.

As you know, there is an anti-same-sex-marriage act on the California ballot next year.