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Gavin Newsom: “I don't accept it is against state law. I read the constitution in the state of California and just literally, a few…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2004
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 sexual orientation.
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Gavin Newsom
Democratic · California

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Gavin Newsom explains his stance on issuing gay marriage licenses, asserting that it does not violate state law.

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