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France already allows civil unions between same-sex couples, but it was a campaign pledge of President Francois Hollande to extend their rights.
BBC: French gay marriage and adoption bill backed by cabinet
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Just as the framers saw the need for the immediate amendment of the original Constitution with the Bill of Rights, however, the Pledge to America cries out for a strengthened national security plank.
CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: The 'Peace Through Strength' Pledge
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We pledge to work together to promote the rule of law, protect human rights, and enhance coordination on peacekeeping, post-conflict stabilization, development assistance, organized crime and narcotics trafficking, and infectious diseases.
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Regardless of how the court rules, gay-rights activists generally feel Obama has kept his pledge from December 2008 to be a "fierce advocate" for their causes by supporting gay marriage and enabling gays to serve openly in the armed forces.
WSJ: PROMISES, PROMISES: Gay rights
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On this International Day of the Girl, we pledge to carry on our work and keep advancing our shared vision of a world where our daughters enjoy the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as our sons.
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