MATSUI CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF THE RESPECT FOR MARRIAGE ACT

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act.

“Today, we took a historic step forward to defend the dignity and equality of millions of Americans and protect the right to marry the person who you love,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “Passing this legislation enshrines crucial protections for same-sex and interracial couples – and I was proud to vote yes. Today is about a fundamental value that we each hold dear as human beings – the belief in and respect for the power of love to bond us together. That such power knows no bounds and should never again be constrained by prejudice and hate. Love wins again in this country, and we are standing firmly together for the right of every American to live and love free from discrimination.”

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