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Republican presidential candidate John Kasich made a statement on Friday that he believes gay people are “probably” born that way and there is no reason to discriminate against homosexuals.

According to CBS News, the comment was made during a town hall meeting in San Francisco.

The 62-year-old man repeatedly asked Kasich if he thought gay people were born that way.

“You know, sir, probably.” Kasich said.

“I mean, I don’t — I don’t know how it all works, OK?” he added. “I mean, look. Are they? You know, probability they are.”

The discussion continued with Kasich being asked if people in the LGBT community should have the same rights.

“Well, you have free regular rights; we’re not denying you any rights. I’m not in Ohio. I’m not out to discriminate against you. I think you ought to have as good a life as anybody else.”

He also commented about the recent same-sex marriage ceremony he went to.

“I don’t agree with gay marriage,” he said. “But I’m not — I went to a gay wedding. OK? I mean, that’s what I’ve done.”

More on Kasich here.