February 12, 2004, Statement

Office of the Mayor of San Francisco

Statement from Mayor Gavin Newsom

“America has struggled since its inception to eradicate discrimination in all forms. California’s Constitution leaves no doubts; it leaves no room for any form of discrimination.

Today a barrier to true justice has been removed. A barrier removed for one person is a barrier removed for us all.”

Press Release of Mayor Newsom regarding granting marriage licenses to same-sex couples
Mayor Gavin Newsom's Letter to County Clerk

_{Full text of the Mayor's February 12th statement provided by Office of the Mayor}

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