Nancy Pelosi on Monday released a statement on San Francisco's 38th annual LGBT Pride

From Washington Blade staff reporters

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Monday released a statement on San Francisco's 38th annual LGBT Pride.

"In this year's Pride Month, we have much to celebrate. The California Supreme Court's historic decision recognizes that our state constitution provides for equal treatment for all of California's citizens and families. Once again, California is leading the way for the nation. I take great pride in this significant milestone, and am full of joy for the many loving couples who are formalizing their unions across our great state. I encourage California citizens to respect the Court's decision and join me in strongly opposing any ballot measure that would write discrimination into our state constitution.

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