We are so very close, ... It would be very disappointing for this body not to be able to stand up for civil rights.

No legislative body has ever passed such a measure. It would be historic,

Do what we know is in our hearts, ... Make sure all California families will have the same protection under the law.

It's a significant accomplishment. It was a thing of beauty,

He was resolute in his leadership, ... He always said civil rights is civil rights.

When you set aside all the emotion and hyperbole and drama surrounding this bill, it comes down to simple question. Are we or are we not all first-class citizens?