The penalty of not doing it. Where is the morality of perpetuating discrimination. Where is the fundamental decency to extend the same privileges and rights the rest of us are afforded.

I feel very strongly about this, and passionately about this. I don't know where the governor stands. But I tell you what, a lot of good people are saying privately what a lot of us don't have the courage to do publicly.

I don't accept it is against state law. I read the constitution in the state of California and just literally, a few weeks ago, I took the oath of office, and no where does it direct me to discriminate against people just because of their…

Find out why he's challenging state law by issuing same-sex marriage licenses.

So much is going to become clear. Right now there's a lot of uncertainty as to when these acts of sexual abuse and molestation occurred.

He's made it clear, god comes first and his family, then basketball.

The U.S. Supreme Court is not in session right now, will not be in session until October.

What this decision says is that is unconstitutional, violates equal protection when you have people voting within the same state using different machines.

The Democrats, this is actually a big win, I think, for Governor Gray Davis.

I strongly support the Million Mom March.

We promised these moms and the American people common sense gun control legislation. We have not delivered on that promise.

As a mother, I too feel that we can no longer afford to play partisan politics while so many children's lives remain at stake.

It is for this reason that I take great pride and honor in saluting this education hero and thanking him for his many years of commitment to educating Oakland's students.

Mr. Julien has been recognized and received countless awards from organizations across the State of California.

Dietra Ford has left to the small business community, GSA, and the Federal Government at large an impressive legacy of innovative programs and creative initiatives.

Under her leadership, the Office of enterprise Development won the 1997 North Star Award for excellence and leadership in economic development programs that serve women business owners.

Ms. Ford was a valuable leader in the advocacy of small, minority, and women-owned businesses; she accomplished much in her position as Associate Administrator for Enterprise Development at the General Services Administration.

I rise to recognize the work and exceptional contributions of the late Dietra Leake Ford to the small business community and the entire Federal Government.