“Over these past few weeks, Marylanders joined together to affirm
that for a free and diverse people of many faiths - a people committed
to religious freedom - the way forward is always found through greater
respect for the equal rights and human dignity of all. A lot of people worked very hard to make this day possible,
including the Human Rights Campaign, the NAACP, SEIU, clergy and
community leaders. To Maryland’s children - please know that you and your families
matter to the people of our State. Whether your parents happen to be
gay or straight, Democratic, Republican or Independent, your families
are equal before the eyes of the law. We have tremendous challenges as a nation, and it is my sincere hope
that we can come together to meet those challenges with greater respect
for the dignity of every individual. We are One Maryland, and all of us, at the end of the day, want the
same thing for our children: to live in a loving, stable, committed home
protected equally under the law. As we have done so often in our State’s history, Marylanders chose
to come together to affirm this profound truth that has served as both
the cornerstone - and the beacon of hope - of our nation. By this vote, the people of our State affirmed that we are One Maryland and that we’re all in this together.”
Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, commenting on state vote in favor of Civil Marriage Protection Act, legalizing same-sex marriage in Maryland, November 6, 2012.
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