\u201cToday, the Federal Appeals Court declared what we have always known to be true: that the so-called Defense of Marriage Act is an unconstitutional assault on our civil liberties. I\u2019m pleased we\u2019re one step closer to overturning harmful federal legislation that denies same-sex couples the right to wed, depriving them of the security and benefits of marriage.<\/p>\n
With each passing day, and with the support of President Obama, we come that much closer to making marriage equality a reality for everyone across the nation. I\u2019m proud of the work we have done, and will continue to do, to ensure equal rights for all people, and I thank everyone who has fought so valiantly to repeal DOMA for their efforts and for their tireless work to end this discriminatory policy once and for all.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cToday, the Federal Appeals Court declared what we have always known to be true: that the so-called Defense of Marriage Act is an unconstitutional assault on our civil liberties. I\u2019m pleased we\u2019re one step closer to overturning harmful federal legislation that denies same-sex couples the right to wed, depriving them of the security and benefits of marriage.<\/p>\n
With each passing day, and with the support of President Obama, we come that much closer to making marriage equality a reality for everyone across the nation.<\/p>\n
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