"The very idea of marriage is basic to recognition as equals in our society any status short of that is inferior, unjust, and unconstitutional.“


-Ted Olson

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The very idea of marriage is basic to recognition as equals in our society any status short of that is inferior, unjust, and unconstitutional.

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