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Barack Obama: I want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing legislation in support of marriage equality.

On the recordNovember 11, 2013
I want to congratulate the Hawaii State Legislature on passing legislation in support of marriage equality.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on the Passage of Marriage Equality Legislation in Hawaii

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