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I am proud to be a Californian tonight. We are the second state to ban discrimination against our gay sisters and brothers. They fought hard for equal rights, and they deserve to be recognized as full members of society like the rest of us.

Congratulations to Lesbian activist Phyllis Lyon, 84, and her partner Del Martin, 87, who were married this evening at city hall in San Francisco. Congratulations to everyone else who have waited and fought for this day. Congratulations to all who were married today, and congratulations to all who will be married in the next few weeks.

This is a day of which Californians can be truly proud. It's the 21st Century, and we have arrived only 8 years late. Let us hope that the other 48 states are not far behind Massachusetts and California. It is time for an end to bigotry and hatred. Let us remember April 16, 2008 as an important date for liberty and the pursuit of happiness.