The landmark ruling Friday affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry has prompted reaction from national and Michigan political figures.
"Today is a big step in our march toward equality. Gay and lesbian couples now have the right to marry, just like anyone else. #LoveWins" – President Barack Obama, on Twitter
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"The Supreme Court failed to recognize the states' constitutional role in setting marriage policy, instead finding a federal role where there is none. In doing so, they have taken power away from the states and from the people to settle the relevant issues for themselves." - Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus
"Let's also recognize while this issue has stirred passionate debate, we now should focus on the values we share. With this matter now settled, as Michiganders we should move forward positively, embracing our state's diversity and striving to treat everyone with the respect and dignity they deserve." – Gov. Rick Snyder
"We will honor, respect and uphold the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States. We are appreciative that a decision finally has been reached in this very significant issue." – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette
"The Supreme Court got it right today—all families deserve equality under the law." – Sen. Debbie Stabenow, on Twitter
"No American should face discrimination simply because of who they love, and today's ruling by the Supreme Court affirms that every American has the right to marry the person they love and raise a family without fear that they will one day be torn apart because they are treated differently under the law. With this decision, thousands of Michigan same-sex couples will finally be afforded the same opportunity to marry as other Americans, including April DeBoer and Jayne Rowse of Michigan, who courageously took their case all the way to the United States Supreme Court." – Sen. Gary Peters
"Someone should ask Snyder & Schuette how much taxpayer $ they wasted defending #Michigan's discriminatory same-sex marriage ban. #lovewins." – Rep. Dan Kildee, on Twitter
"Love is love. It's not ours to judge. Today the Supreme Court affirmed that individuals can love whomever they choose. I'm simply happy for my friends, April and Jayne, who have five wonderful children they want to be able to adopt and love. I can't wait to attend their wedding." – Rep. Debbie Dingell
"In this landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has yet again confirmed that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees the right to equal protections of the laws. I applaud this decision recognizing marriage equality as a constitutional right. It affirms the essential role of the Constitution in protecting the right to make our most intimate decisions and upholds our human dignity." – Rep. John Conyers
"It is unfortunate that another activist court has overturned the will of the people of Michigan. The Republican Platform and the people of Michigan support the long-standing definition of marriage as one man and one woman. Unfortunately, in this instance, the Court has overstepped its bounds." – Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Ronna Romney-McDaniel
"Even with today's ruling, "married on Sunday, fired on Monday" remains the legal reality for LGBT Michiganders. Moving forward, we will not only fight against the current effort by Republicans in Lansing to blunt the effect of today's decision but also to push for full social and economic equality for all of us who call this great state our home." - Mark LaChey, Michigan Democratic Party LGBT and Allies Caucus Chair