Obama to Keynote LGBT Rights Group's Annual Dinner

The Human Rights Campaign announced earlier on Wednesday, Sept. 21, that President Barack Obama will deliver the keynote address at its annual National Diner in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 1.

“We are honored to share this night with President Obama who has a tremendous record of accomplishment for LGBT people,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “On the heels of the end to ‘don’t ask, don’t tell,’ we look forward to celebrating our victories and redoubling our efforts for the fights that remain ahead.”

Obama delivered the keynote address at HRC's National Dinner in 2009, while senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett spoke to the gathering last year. Then-President Bill Clinton delivered the keynote address at HRC's National Dinner in 1997.