On the recordNovember 11, 2013
With today's vote, Hawaii joins a growing number of States that recognize that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters should be treated fairly and equally under the law.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBarack Obama: “With today's vote, Hawaii joins a growing number of States that recognize that our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters…”
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Statement on the Passage of Marriage Equality Legislation in Hawaii
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