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Hear over and over again from -- for years to come. say it with me now. no union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love fidelity devotion sacrifice and family, in forming a marital union two people became something great everiment as some of the petitioners in this case demonstrate marriage embodies a love that may endure past death. it would misunderstand these men and women to say they disrespect the idea of marriage. their play is that they do respect it so deeply that they seek to find its fulfillment for themselves. their hope is not to be condemned to ...

The constitution grants them that right. >> president obama who ordered the end of don't ask don't tell and oversaw the supreme court defeat of the defense of marriage act said that today's ruling in his words made our union a little more perfect. >> this morning the supreme court recognized that the constitution guarantees marriage equality. in doing so they have reaffirmed that all americans are entitled to the equal protection of the law. that all people should be treated equally regardless of who they are or who they love. >> all four of justice kennedy's colleagues dissented, in stinging ...

Hard fought battle for equal rights writing the opinion justice kennedy said this of same-sex couples seeking marriage licenses. their hope is not to be condemned to live in loneliness excluded from one of civilizations oldest institutions. the constitution grants them that right. there was celebration in front of the supreme court as the news of the ruling spread. president obama spoke from the white house rose garden. >> what an extraordinary achievement achievement, what a vindication of the belief that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. they should be very proud. america should b...

♪ oh say does that "the star spangled banner" ♪ >> they led the crowd singing the national anthem. ♪ >> the supreme court was divided on the issue in 5-4 split decision. right leaning justice kennedy broke the majority opinion saying, quote, no union is more profound than marriage. it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and family. saying gay couples ask for equal dignities in the eyes of law. the constitution grants them that right. the lead plaintiff and face of the historic case fought on behalf of his marriage to his now deceased husband john. >> it is ...

The eyes of the law. the constitution grants them that right. chief justice john roberts writing in his dissent quote, if you are among the many americans of whatever sexual orientation who favor expanding same-session marriage by all means celebration today's decision. celebrate the achievement of a desired goal. celebrate the opportunity for new expression of commitment to a partner. celebrate the availability of new benefits but do not celebrate the constitution. it had nothing to do with it. let's talk more about this. joining me from washington dr. david anderson the founder and senior pa...