FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 2, 2012

Contact: Anath Hartmann or Elizabeth Ray (703-683-5004)

"They will overturn this act."—Brian Brown, NOM president—

Washington, D.C. — The National Organization for Marriage today called Maryland's same-sex marriage legislation meaningless following Gov. Martin O'Malley's signature yesterday of a bill recognizing same-sex unions.

Maryland voters, not politicians, have the final say on marriage, NOM President Brian Brown said.

"The Maryland same-sex marriage legislation is a meaningless, symbolic act," Brown said. "The people of Maryland, not politicians, will have the final say on marriage. And they will overturn this act of the General Assembly."

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To schedule an interview with Brian Brown, President of the National Organization for Marriage, please contact Elizabeth Ray (x130), [email protected], or Anath Hartmann, [email protected], at 703-683-5004.

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