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On the recordMarch 13, 2013
I cannot in good conscience tell my constituents that their country does not value their bond, their commitment, or their family.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Lowey advocates for equal rights for gay couples in marriage.

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