Quotes by Mark Leno

“Today represents another milestone toward the fulfillment of the American dream for thousands of lesbian and gay couples in California, ... Society is strongest when it upholds the basic civil rights of all its citizens, including the right to marry the person you love.”

“When you set aside all the emotion and hyperbole and drama surrounding this bill, it comes down to simple question. Are we or are we not all first-class citizens?”

“Do what we know is in our hearts, ... Make sure all Californians, all Californias children and families, will have equal protection under the law.”

“I couldnt do anything but keep going. It says something for being a little bit tenacious,”

“He was resolute in his leadership, ... He always said civil rights is civil rights.”

“I believe this is a governor who at his core is a libertarian on issues of social matters, ... and that he is very fair-minded. I think he also takes the longer, rather than shorter, view of history.”

“Its a significant accomplishment. It was a thing of beauty,”

“I believe this is a governor who is a libertarian,”

“Do what we know is in our hearts, ... Make sure all California families will have the same protection under the law.”

“[After first ducking the issue on Wednesday, Schwarzenegger surprised lawmakers with his statement.] If this is true, ... it would be very disrespectful to the many millions of Californians who support this bill to make a decision without even allowing the proponents to make a case for his signature. This is not just another bill.”