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Washington Gov. contends it is "time for marriage equality"
Washington would be the seventh state to introduce marriage equalityWashington would be the seventh state to introduce marriage equality
The Governor of the state of Washington, has given her support to legislation which would introduce marriage equality for gay couples in the state.
That legislation would make Washington the seventh US state to have introduced marriage equality, and is set to be tabled for discussion at the state legislature's new session.
Christine Gregoire told a news conference in the state capital of Olympia: "It is time in Washington state for marriage equality. It's the right thing to do."
Reuters reports that Gregoire said: "Our gay and lesbian families face the same hurdles as heterosexual families: making ends meet, choosing what school to send their kids to, finding someone to grow old with, standing in front of friends and family and making a lifetime commitment.
"For all couples, a state marriage license is very important. It gives them the right to enter into a marriage contract in which their legal interests, and those of their children if any, are protected by well-established civil law."
The Governor of the state of Washington, has given her support to legislation which would introduce marriage equality for gay couples in the state.
That legislation would make Washington the seventh US state to have introduced marriage equality, and is set to be tabled for discussion at the state legislature's new session.
Christine Gregoire told a news conference in the state capital of Olympia: "It is time in Washington state for marriage equality. It's the right thing to do."
Reuters reports that Gregoire said: "Our gay and lesbian families face the same hurdles as heterosexual families: making ends meet, choosing what school to send their kids to, finding someone to grow old with, standing in front of friends and family and making a lifetime commitment.
"For all couples, a state marriage license is very important. It gives them the right to enter into a marriage contract in which their legal interests, and those of their children if any, are protected by well-established civil law."
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The Bianchi Cafe January 5, 2012
