First lady to Jason Collins: ‘We’ve got your back’
{mosads}Collins made the announcement in an essay for Sports Illustrated. He credited Rep. Joseph Kennedy (D-Mass.) for inspiring his decision to publicly announce his sexuality.
On Monday night, President Obama phoned Collins to express his support. Obama, according to a White House aide, told Collins he was impressed with his courage.
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