On the recordJune 25, 2015
I join my colleagues today in supporting equality and dignity for every American regardless of whom one loves. Very soon, the Supreme Court will make an historic decision about the rights of LGBT couples and families, and it is my hope they will respect that each of us deserves as an American citizen the ability to have a family and to love whom one loves. The economic downturn illustrated how important it is for all families to access the protections of civil marriage so they can live with more certainty and dignity even in challenging times. No matter what the Court decides, we will keep pushing so people in loving, committed relationships throughout this Nation can say two simple words with extraordinary meaning: ``I do.'' We will keep fighting to ensure that people don't face discrimination based on whom they love. Let me close with the words of President Kennedy, who said: ``In giving rights to others which belong to them, we give rights to ourselves and to our country.'' ____________________
