Today in California, love conquered fear, principle conquered politics and equality conquered injustice.

Today in California, love conquered fear, principle conquered politics and equality conquered injustice. For the first time in our nation's history, the people's elected representatives have taken a stand to protect all families and ensure equality for all.

As the debate today shows, love conquers fear, principle conquers politics and equality conquers injustice, and the governor can now secure his legacy as a true leader by signing this bill.

We now have the Senate of the largest state in the nation endorsing marriage equality. This undermines President Bush's claim that this effort is being undertaken by a few activist judges.

While domestic partnership rights fall short of access to marriage equality for all Californians, they do provide key protections for hard-working couples who are trying to raise children and protect families.

The governor has been consistent in saying he's fine with same-sex marriage if the courts and the people rule, he will support it. The legislature is the people's body, and so hopefully he will sign it.