THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2013
Statement by the President on Marriage Equality in Hawaii
I
want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing
legislation in support of marriage equality. With today’s vote, Hawaii
joins a growing number of
states that recognize that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters
should be treated fairly and equally under the law. Whenever freedom
and equality are affirmed, our country becomes stronger. By giving
loving gay and lesbian couples the right to marry
if they choose, Hawaii exemplifies the values we hold dear as a
nation. I’ve always been proud to have been born in Hawaii, and today’s
vote makes me even prouder. And Michelle and I extend our best wishes
to all those in Hawaii whose families will now be
given the security and respect they deserve.
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