WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement applauding the Supreme Court’s 5 to 4 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges that will make same-sex marriage legal in every state across the nation.

“Today I feel so proud to be a citizen of a country that can have the courage to get right what it got wrong for so long. Who you are, who you love, and what you feel should never be reasons for discrimination. Though we have a long way to go, the Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality this morning takes a giant stride toward eliminating such prejudices across all institutions in America. I’m thrilled that the justices ruled in favor of common sense and equality, and I stand with them in my unwavering support for the LGBT community.”