Dear Ralph,

Last week, the Supreme Court brought us one step closer to achieving a promise as old as this nation: liberty for all. 

The Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). And in doing so, reaffirmed a fundamental American value — that discriminating against a person for who they are, or who they love, is wrong.

This Fourth of July weekend, as you watch fireworks with friends and family, think about how far we’ve come as a nation. The Supreme Court’s ruling was a huge victory on the road to true equality.

There’s still a long way to go. We’ll encounter more roadblocks and speed bumps along the way. But I will not quit until every American citizen enjoys the freedoms enshrined in our Constitution.

Thank you for everything you do. And please have a safe and happy holiday.