Introduction

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Introduction:

I believe that loving and committed same-sex couples should have the right to get married, receive legal recognition of their marriage in the eyes of the government, and exercise all the legal benefits associated with their marriage.

I am opposed to any effort that seeks to create a narrowly defined legal definition of marriage that excludes the right of same-sex couples to marry, or to have their existing marriage recognized.  In line with that, I also do not believe that any same-sex couples should be denied the opportunity to adopt children and provide a loving home to children who may otherwise be left in foster care systems.

-Congresswoman Barbara Lee

 

US House Rep. California