"I've called on Congress to repeal the so-called……" — Barack Obama

I've called on Congress to repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act… - Barack Obama

"I've called on Congress to repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act to help end discrimination to help end discrimination against same-sex couples in this country. Now, I want to add we have a duty to uphold existing law, but I believe we must do so in a way that does not exacerbate old divides. And fulfilling this duty in upholding the law in no way lessens my commitment to reversing this law. I've made that clear."

— Barack Obama

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