a version of the bill was approved in the senate late last month. the respect for marriage act is now headed to the presidents desk. it is a historic achievement, one that only a decade ago, just a decade ago, was considered unthinkable by both parties. new york congressman richie torres joins me now, he presided over today s house debate. congressman, i caught you watching the sound from speaker pelosi. huge grin on your face. i am sure this is meaningful to you. not just as a member of congress, but also personally. what does this mean to you?
it was a moment our next guest says he never imagined his wildest dreams. that s today passed legislation to enshrine federal protections for marriages, same-sex couples, and interracial marriages. a version of the bill was approved in the senate late last month. the respect for marriage act is now headed to the presidents desk. it is a historic achievement, one that only a decade ago, just a decade ago, was considered unthinkable by both parties. new york congressman richie torres joins me now, he presided over today s house debate. congressman, i caught you watching the sound from speaker pelosi. huge grin on your face. i am sure this is meaningful to you. not just as a member of congress, but also personally. what does this mean to you? it was one of the most empowering moments of my life, i grew up in the projects, the bronx, fear of coming out. i never thought that i would become a member of congress and
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