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February 6, 2013

British Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage 
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In Britain, lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of a measure
legalizing same-sex marriage. While the bill still has to clear a number
of legislative hurdles, Prime Minister David Cameron has announced his
intention to see it enacted this summer. Cameron voiced his support for
same-sex marriage ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

British Prime Minister David Cameron: "Today is an important day. I am a
strong believer in marriage. It helps people commit to each other and I
think it is right that gay people should be able to get married too.
This is, yes, about equality. But it is also about making our society
stronger. I know there are strong views on both side of the argument
— I accept that. But I think this is an important step forward for
our country."

 

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