With all due respect, that may not be the right question. He has posed the problem succinctly. Has anyone--a Cardinal--in the US done so? NO!
I think that with his wide appeal as a Cardinal who has a great deal of clout in the Vatican (like Rigali), his views will resonate incredibly. It is the fact that these issues were even voiced in the Archdiocesan Newspaper that floored me! And, if he follows this in his Archdiocese, it indicates that this, "the great unspoken", is percolating to the top of things that should be discussed. It cannot be hidden any longer. Too many souls are being placed in jeopardy.
Great insights from Cardinal George. I hope this is a trend among Bishops.