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President Obama Calls On Rhode Island Lawmakers To Approve Gay Marriage
President Barack Obama on Thursday endorsed an effort to make Rhode Island the tenth state to legalize gay marriage.
“While the President does not weigh in on every measure being considered by the states, he believes all couples should be treated fairly and equally, with dignity and respect,” White House spokesperson Shin Inouye said in a statement given to gay weekly the Washington Blade. “As he has said, his personal view is that it’s wrong to prevent couples who are in loving, committed relationships, and want to marry, from doing so.
Pres. Obama last month offered similar support for legislation pending in Illinois.
read: http://www.ontopmag.com/article.aspx?id=14080&MediaType=1&Category=26
