Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 16, 2004
What we're trying to do is uphold the oath of office that I accepted, to bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of the state of California and the United States.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

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Mayor Newsom discusses his commitment to uphold the constitution in the context of the same-sex marriage debate.

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