18, retiring more than a month ago, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton officially announced support for same-sex marriage, this is the first time she publicly declared this position.
Earlier, Hillary is strongly advocating for the interests of homosexuals, but she has not publicly expressed support for same-sex marriage. Competing for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2008, she had expressed support for homosexual "civil unions" the way of the relationship to give homosexuals equal legal rights.
Hillary Clinton via video message released on the 18th of their position. She said: "the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) Americans are our colleagues, our teachers, our soldiers, our friends, our loved ones, they are full and equal citizens enjoyment of civil rights, including marriage. "
About 6 minutes long video, Hillary made it clear that "I support lesbian and gay couples to marry." She also mentioned that her daughter Chelsea married a few years ago when she and her husband had felt happiness and said: I hope that every parent can experience the same joy. "
Hillary Clinton and leading to speculation that this stance, and several U.S. media said, this may imply that Hillary Clinton participated in the 2016 presidential election ambitions, she is currently in the voice of the Democratic Party of potential candidates and support the highest rate. Other possible candidates in the Democratic Party - Vice President Joe Biden, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, have expressed support for same-sex marriage, while President Barack Obama had expressed support for same-sex marriage a year ago This means that any aspiring presidential nomination in 2016 Democrats had on this issue at its.
Currently, the ordinary people of the United States position on same-sex marriage has been a subtle change occurred. Last November Gallup poll showed that 53 percent of adult Americans believe that same-sex marriage should rank pari passu with the traditional marriage. In 1996, when Gallup first survey of same-sex marriage, only 27% of people believe that same-sex marriages should be valid.
At the same time, the position of many American politicians also have to change. While most Republicans are opposed to same-sex marriage, but recently the party's internal being split. Last week, Republican Senator Portman changed in the past firmly opposed to same-sex marriage attitudes turn to declare their support once caused political arena sensation. Portman's son is also known to be gay.
Earlier this month, Hillary Clinton's husband, former President Bill Clinton also said publicly that he signed in 1996 "Defense of Marriage Act defines marriage as the union between a man and a woman is unconstitutional, the U.S. Supreme Court should reverse. It is known that the Supreme Court will be held on March 27 hearing on the constitutionality of laws.
Currently, 50 states in the United States, nine states and Washington, DC to support same-sex marriage.
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