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Exclusive: Liza on Prop. 8

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Liza Minnelli offers her reaction to the Prop. 8 ruling in an exclusive statement to The Advocate.

"Today's ruling in California encourages me to believe that people are beginning to understand that if you want to be with someone, protect them, and care for them through vows and the legalities of marriage, then you should be able to do that. Wonderful news." -- Liza Minnelli

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