Pelosi Statement on California State Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage

Published on May 16, 2008 - 9:03:05 AM

By: Office of the Speaker of the House

WASHINGTON, May 15 - Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement in reaction to the California Supreme Court's decision today to strike the state ban on gay marriage:

"I welcome the California Supreme Court's historic decision. I have long fought against discrimination and believe that the State Constitution provides for equal treatment for all of California's citizens and families, which today's decision recognizes.

"I commend the plaintiffs from San Francisco for their courage and commitment. I encourage California citizens to respect the Court's decision, and I continue to strongly oppose any ballot measure that would write discrimination into the State Constitution.

"Today is a significant milestone for which all Californians can take pride."

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