Historic Quote by Neil Patrick Harris

Happy that New York passed marriage equality tonight. A victory for human rights. Progress.

— John Legend

By delivering a clear message that same-sex couples can no longer be treated as separate and unequal in New York, we will also reduce…

— Tom Suozzi

What you saw was the people of New York having a debate, talking through these issues. It was contentious; it was emotional; but, ultimately,…

— Barack Obama

I think it really changes things when you're able to get married. I mean, the Marriage Equality Act was super important. I think you…

— Kate Pierson

New Yorkers your voices must be heard. Tell your state Congressmen to support same sex marriage bill. All you need is love

— Madonna Ciccone

There was a very strong bipartisan coalition in Congress under President Bill Clinton that passed the Defense of Marriage Act. And you've had a…

— Steve Scalise

We need marriage equality in every state in this nation. Otherwise, no state really has marriage equality, and we will not rest until it…

— Andrew Cuomo

I applaud the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the Defense of Marriage Act. This was discrimination enshrined in law. It treated loving, committed…

— Barack Obama

The wedding took place in Vermont, where they have legalized gay civil unions, and I married a woman.

— Craig Ferguson

I think in a society where you can't even pass the Equal Rights Amendment, it's very difficult to women make a progress. Incidentally, we…

— Carolyn Maloney

If the Senate really wanted to take a big step to protect LGBTQ Americans and our families, it would finally pass the Equality Act.

— Jonathan Capehart

House passes #dadt (don't ask don't tell) repeal. A step fwd on equality 4 gay Americans in military. History will judge those who tried…

— Frank Pallone