On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court finally announced its marriage equality ruling in a 5-4 decision: Gay marriage is now a guaranteed civil right in all 50 states. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion, saying “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice, and family,” he wrote. “In forming a marital union, two people become something greater than once they were.”
Following the announcement, President Obama stated to the nation that the Supreme Court’s ruling “is a victory for gay and lesbian couples who fought so long for their basic civil rights.” He added, “Shifts in hearts and minds are possible.”
Obama also noted that those celebrating today’s victory should be “mindful” that others in the country who oppose the decision hold “sincere and deeply held beliefs.” He urged people to “recognize different viewpoints; revere our deep commitment to religious freedom.”
In a touching moment, the President acknowledged those who endured “bullying and taunts” and who “slowly made an entire country realize that love is love.” (You can watch the speech in President Obama’s tweet below.)
Of course, however, there is still much work to be done in order to extend America’s promise of absolute freedom to each and every American. As the President said, though, “Today, we can say in no uncertain terms that we’ve made our union a little more perfect.”
All marriages at their root are about love. In America, our laws now recognize that simple truth. #LoveWins today & we couldn't be prouder.
— Vice President Biden (@VP) June 26, 2015
Watch the President's full statement on the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage equality. #LoveWins http://t.co/nRBI49pQT5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 26, 2015
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