Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Respect for Marriage Act because every American deserves to have their union recognized and respected in law. Since the Obergefell and Loving decisions, millions of families rely on the constitutional guarantee that marriage equality affords. Yet, we just saw what happens when half our population relies on this High Court to protect our sacred rights. Recent far-right Court nominees broke their pledges to respect the precedent of Roe, and look at the legal chaos, unequal treatment, and financial and physical ruin they have unleashed. We can no more rely on their word than we can their apologists who say these legal extremists will uphold marriage equality. This bill ensures that by guaranteeing that same-sex and interracial couples have a legal right to build a life with someone who shares their love. I am honored to stand with the LGBTQ+ community to make this a more just, equal, and perfect union. Without these rights and this legislation, America can never truly aspire to that. Madam Speaker, I remind all of my colleagues that history is watching, and I urge them to vote ``yea'' on the Senate amendment.”