Press Releases

“Nearly 44 years to the day after the Stonewall Riots turned the nation’s attention to discrimination against LGBT Americans, the fight for equal rights took a giant step forward. Yet even with today’s victory at the Supreme Court, the struggle for marriage equality is not over. Whether in the courts or in state legislatures, we will not rest until men and women in every state are granted equal rights. We will keep working to ensure that justice is done for every American, no matter who they love.”

“I just want to say one more thing and that is: in March, a week apart, many of us on stood of the steps of the Supreme Court. One day, it was, as they were hearing the oral arguments on the Voting Rights Act. The next week, it was on Proposition 8 and DOMA. Many of the same people were there on both days because this is really the same subject about discrimination in our country."

“So, I hope it’s a level of satisfaction to all of you as we go into the implementation, as we liberate the American people from the fear of illness and the cost associated with it. That you take personal satisfaction in the role that all of you played in order for us to pass the affordable health care to provide life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all Americans. Thank you all very much for being with us today.”

“Voting rights are essential to who we are as Americans, to the cause of equality, to the strength of our democracy. It is our responsibility to do everything in our power to remove obstacles to voting, to ensure every citizen has the right to vote and every vote is counted as cast. We must secure the most basic privilege of American citizenship: the right to vote.”

“As a nation, we rely on the industry, dedication, and productivity of our workers to strengthen our economy. It is time Republicans join Democrats in honoring the dignity of their work and providing all Americans with a living wage.”

“As the case returns to the lower court, we must keep up the fight to ensure that all Americans have the opportunity to attend a college or university and that every student is prepared to compete in the global economy.”

"In every generation, immigrants reinvigorate our economy, bringing hopes, aspiration, and determination to build a better future to our shores. Every immigrant who comes to our country with that optimism makes America more American. In our time, we must advance that same tradition by finally enacting comprehensive immigration reform."

“James Comey has earned the confidence of the President and the trust of his colleagues. He follows in the footsteps of Director Robert Mueller, who brought a steady hand to the FBI during tumultuous times. Director Mueller served our country with honor and dignity, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors. We hope his good work will continue under the leadership of James Comey.”