For Immediate Release: May 9, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama stating his support for marriage equality:

“I applaud President Obama for making history today as the first sitting President to support full marriage equality.  Without question his words today will shape the course of equality for generations to come.  I am proud of the President for his courage in taking this historic step on the path of justice and equal rights – and I walk proudly with him to make our dream of equality a reality.”

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