No, he did not make those statements that turned into CFA Day (an unbelievable success, to the chagrin of Big Media).
Although undoubtedly he would support them.
RIP, Mr. Cathy. You have great values, including GREAT food and GREAT service, unmatched by most “full-service” restaurants.
You see how the article in the OP tried to twist it into his making any statement at all, though.