Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Friday hailed the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling as a “historic victory” for marriage equality.
The former secretary of state reacted on Twitter:
Proud to celebrate a historic victory for marriage equality—& the courage & determination of LGBT Americans who made it possible. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 26, 2015
Proud. pic.twitter.com/9J44PCYeuQ
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 26, 2015
Clinton later said in a statement that the ruling “represents our country at its best: inclusive, open, and striving towards true equality.” She added that while LGBT individuals have now won the right to marry anywhere in the United States, there are still places where they are not completely protected from discrimination.
“As love and joy flood our streets today, it is hard to imagine how anyone could deny the full protection of our laws to any of our fellow Americans—but there are those who would,” the statement continued. “So while we celebrate the progress won today, we must stand firm in our conviction to keep moving forward. For too many LGBT Americans who are subjected to discriminatory laws, true equality is still just out of reach. While we celebrate today, our work won’t be finished until every American can not only marry, but live, work, pray, learn and raise a family free from discrimination and prejudice. We cannot settle for anything less.”
This post has been updated.
Keeping the Republicans from diminishing the impact of today’s ruling is why we MUST keep Democrats in the White House and work to take back Congress.
…and just think of the jobs that are being created for the gay wedding ceremonies!!!
While the GOP laments, Democrats rejoice! The cons could have shared in this victory, but they have elected to remain the party of no. Fortunately, the Democratic Party is becoming the party of yes.
Wow, look at that rainbow H!!! Can you imagine that, even just four years ago? I have to say, almost every time Hillary makes a statement these days, I like it. She may be staking out popular mainstream positions, but she’s also not leaving much room to her left.