"Historically, domestic partners of Foreign Service members have not been provided the same training, benefits, allowances and protections that other family members receive. These inequities are unfair and must end.... Providing training, medical care and other benefits to domestic partners promote the cohesiveness, safety and effectiveness of our posts abroad.''

Portion of a notice coming from Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton, that appears to address inequalities pertaining to the treatment of gay and lesbian diplomats. (CNN)