Gov. Shumlin issued the following statement after President Barack Obama affirmed his support for same sex marriage:
"I applaud President Obama for endorsing marriage equality today. This is an important step for civil rights, dignity for gays and lesbians, and realizing our nation's commitment to equality for all Americans."
Source: http://governor.vermont.gov/newsroom-gov-shumlin-statement-following-pres-obama-support-marriage-equality