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Kennedy On Massachusetts Vote On Same Sex Marriage

Press Release

Date: June 14, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity


KENNEDY ON MASSACHUSETTS VOTE ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE

Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy released the following statement in response to the vote today by the Massachusetts legislature on same sex marriage.

"The nation's eyes were on Massachusetts today, and they saw a triumph for civil rights and fundamental fairness. Today's historic vote will have a national impact on civil rights for years to come. Massachusetts has led the nation in education, in health care and in biotechnology, and today Massachusetts renewed its commitment as a proud leader in civil rights."


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