Providence – On the heels of an incredibly successful Weekend of Action, and with a relentless momentum building behind marriage equality legislation pending before the General Assembly, Rhode Islanders United for Marriage issued the following statement in response to the Rhode Island Senate Republican Conference’s announcement that it would be supporting S38.
“We are proud and humbled to have earned the support of the entire Senate Republican caucus for Senator Nesselbush’s legislation. We applaud their courage and their conviction in standing up for all loving, committed couples and their freedom to marry,” said Ray Sullivan, Rhode Islanders United for Marriage campaign director. “That this is the first legislative caucus of either party to unanimously support marriage equality is a testament to the bravery and strength of character of these five senators. We thank them for their support, and look forward to their voting in favor of S38.”
