28 Quotes by Mark Leno

It would be disrespectful to the millions of Californians who support this bill not to hear the arguments of its supporters, ... This is not just another bill.

Our current laws tell peaceful, law-abiding, tax-paying, native-born citizens, you and your partner must either split up or leave the country, ... This is nonsense and it's completely mean spirited.

They are considered no different than married couples with regards to responsibility for children,

Allowing same-sex couples to access one another's health care plans, make joint medical decisions, inherit one another's property, file joint tax returns, and provide for their children without fear of them falling into foster care should one partner pass away is not only humane but fiscally prudent,

It's a significant day. It's a historic occasion,

It's a significant accomplishment. It was a thing of beauty,

It's unfortunate for the Republicans to say if we don't see it their way, we're soft on crime or support the criminals, which is not the case. Many of these bills would appear to make sense, but you have to understand the unintended consequences.

The issue doesn't go away, ... Support will only increase. The more the public hears about same-sex marriage, the more the public supports it.

I couldn't do anything but keep going. It says something for being a little bit tenacious,