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LOG CABIN REPUBLICANS OF NEW YORK STATEMENT ON MARRIAGE EQUALITY VOTE
ALBANY, NEW YORK--In response to the December 2, 2009, marriage equality vote in the New York State Legislature, Log Cabin Republicans Legislative Advisor Jeff Cook made the following statement:
"After yesterday's vote, there is justified pain and anger in our community. The Senate has failed the people of New York. Our families have told our stories and made the compelling case, both at home and in Albany. Sadly, we didn't lose on the merits, but we lost because of politicians' lack of political courage to do the right thing. Seeing insufficient support on the Democratic side, key Republicans communicated that they were unwilling to follow their conscience and take a tough political vote if they couldn't make the difference on a losing bill. Our community, which has been patient long enough, knows there are no excuses for those of either political party who have blocked the road to basic fairness and equality. Those who have stood with us deserve our sincere thanks and gratitude."
"Marriage equality will happen in New York - getting there will require us to hold politicians accountable and attract support on both sides of the aisle. We aren't going anywhere and we will not rest until full equality is a reality in New York State."
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