FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PR- 047-12 February 7, 2012 STATEMENT OF MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ON 9TH CIRCUIT DECISION AFFIRMING MARRIAGE EQUALITY "Today, America's march of freedom took another long stride on the path toward a more perfect union. The 9th Circuit found that government has no business denying some couples access to equal protection under the law - and that is only right, because the freedom to marry is not a benefit conferred by government, but the birthright of every American. Marriage equality has made New York stronger, more dynamic and more competitive - and it is only a matter of time before all marriages here are recognized in all 50 states." MEDIA CONTACT: Stu Loeser / Marc La Vorgna (212) 788-2958 STAY CONNECTED Twitter YouTube Flickr |
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