Political Quotes

“today, the Senate has a chance to live up to its highest ideals by taking up legislation that will protect the rights of all Americans, regardless of who they choose to marry. In many ways, the story of America has been a difficult but inexorable march towards greater equality for all people. Throughout our history, sometimes we have taken very important steps forward; other times, unfortunately, we have taken steps backward. But today, the Senate is taking a truly bold step forward in the march towards greater justice, greater equality, by advancing the Respect for Marriage Act. It is a simple, narrowly tailored, but exceedingly important piece of legislation that will do so much good for so many Americans. It will make our country a better, fairer place to live. Passing this bill is as personal as it gets for many of us in this Chamber, myself included. My daughter and her wife, my daughter-in-law, are expecting a baby next spring. I want to do everything possible to make sure their rights are protected under Federal law. I want them and everyone in a loving relationship to live without the fear that their rights could one day be stripped away. There are many of us who are deeply invested in seeing this bill succeed. Originally, it was our intention to take action on the Respect for Marriage Act back in September, fresh off the House's strong bipartisan vote for the summer. Remember, 47 House Republicans joined Democrats to pass this bill.…”