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DeGette Applauds Debra Johnson's Decision to Issue Marriage Licenses Following Court Ruling

Statement

Date: July 10, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) commended Denver Clerk and Recorder Debra Johnson for her decision to immediately begin issuing marriage licenses to loving same-sex couples. Earlier today, a Boulder District Court judge denied an injunction to prevent issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and Rep. DeGette offered the following statement:

"Debra Johnson has acted quickly and decisively after today's court ruling, and I fully support her efforts to offer marriage licenses to every Denver couple who wants to make that commitment. Marriage is challenging yet rewarding, and everyone deserves to have their relationship recognized under the law.

"Personally, I've dusted off my Universal Life Minister's card and look forward to helping couples start their married lives together."


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