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Gov. Fallin Issues Statement on Marriage Ruling

Statement

Date: Jan. 14, 2014
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Issues: Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Governor Mary Fallin released this statement today on U.S. Senior District Judge Terence Kern's ruling that Oklahoma's legal definition of marriage is unconstitutional:

"In 2004, the people of Oklahoma voted to amend the state's constitution to define marriage as "the union of one man and one woman.' That amendment passed with 75 percent support.

"The people of Oklahoma have spoken on this issue. I support the right of Oklahoma's voters to govern themselves on this and other policy matters. I am disappointed in the judge's ruling and troubled that the will of the people has once again been ignored by the federal government."


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