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星期五, 6月 26, 2015

Baker, DeLeo, Walsh's Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decision

Governor Baker Statement on Supreme Court Marriage Equality Decision
                                                                       
BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker issued the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges:

“For me, the issue of marriage equality is personal. I’m pleased the Commonwealth has already recognized same-sex marriages in our state, and with today’s Supreme Court decision every American citizen across the nation will have equal protection under the law and the right to marry the person they choose.”


STATEMENT OF MAYOR WALSH ON SUPREME COURT DECISION ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY 


"I am deeply moved by the news that the U.S. Supreme Court has made marriage equality the law of the land. This decision marks a milestone on our nation’s journey to become a more perfect union. I honor Jim Obergefell and all the plaintiffs and advocates who fought not only for their own rights but for the rights of all Americans to marry the person they love and enjoy equal protection under the law. I think especially of the courageous Bostonians who shared their stories with me in the early days of our struggle for Massachusetts’ pioneering marriage law. We’ve watched together with pride as our example spread across the nation and around the world. It brings Boston great joy to know that every American and every American community will experience this equality. It is a victory for democracy, for family, for community and for love."

A Statement from House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo

“As a society, one of our greatest responsibilities is to ensure that Americans are treated with equal respect and dignity. I commend the Supreme Court for its statement today that ‘the right to marry is a fundamental right inherent in the liberty of the person’ and am proud that Massachusetts led the way in fighting for same-sex marriage.
Over the years I have worked with LGBTQ advocates on numerous issues and their involvement and courage has inspired me. On this important day, I’d like to take the opportunity to thank the pioneers who worked tirelessly to make Massachusetts a bastion of equality.”

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