Gavin Newsom actually said...

"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 discriminat..."

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

"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 haven't had a chance to talk to him directly. Look, good people are going to feel strongly in opposition of what we're trying to do. I certainly respect that. I just don't share that."