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.edu“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.”
Statement on the Passage of Marriage Equality Legislation in Hawaii
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