Pelosi On Gay Marriage: GOP On ‘Wrong Side Of History’

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement praising President Obama on his endorsement of same-sex marriage:

“Today marks progress for the civil rights of LGBT Americans and all Americans.  With President Obama’s support, we look forward to the day when all American families are treated equally in the eyes of the law.

“Republicans are standing on the wrong side of history.  Just yesterday, a Republican-backed amendment to ban same-sex marriage passed in North Carolina.  Here in the House, Republican leaders refuse to bring up a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act that includes critical domestic violence protections for the LGBT community, and they are using taxpayer funds to defend the indefensible Defense of Marriage Act in court.  These actions only serve to advance fundamental unfairness in our society.

“Throughout American history, we have worked to live up to our values of liberty and freedom, and to end discrimination in all of its forms.  Today, we took another step forward in our march toward equality.”