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You know, American citizens, I don't think, ever thought that the right to the pursuit of happiness did not include the right to marry the person you love. But for a whole number of Americans, gay Americans, that happens to be true.

You know, American citizens, I don't think, ever thought tha

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This quote highlights the inequality faced by the LGBTQ+ community in America regarding their right to marry the person they love. It suggests that while the pursuit of happiness is traditionally seen as a fundamental right for American citizens, this right has been denied to gay Americans in terms of their freedom to marry. By emphasizing this discrepancy, the quote highlights the need for equality and for recognizing every individual's right to love and marry whomever they choose, regardless of sexual orientation.

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