We thought it was settled precedent, but we've realized that settled precedent is not settled in America anymore. And the Respect for Marriage act was born out of that threat. And thank God, We were able to, with my leadership, bring in enough Republicans in the Senate to overcome a filibuster and get [the Respect for Marriage Act] through to the presidency desk. But we have such work to do. You're probably well aware, no matter where you are in the world right now, that we see a spike in violence against members … (12:08–12:20)
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Asserts that Tammy Baldwin's leadership helped gather enough Republican support to pass the Respect for Marriage Act.
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