CEOs, businesses applaud Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling

Greg Bourke and Michael DeLeon, plaintiffs in the marriage-equality case Bourke v. Beshear, were at the Supreme Court when it decided to overturn bans on same-sex marriage

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Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook was among the corporate executives tweeting their approval of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic decision on Friday that legalized gay unions.

"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do."
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 26, 2015

👫👬👭 #LoveIsLove 🇺🇸❤️🌈 pic.twitter.com/HglBDH1Dv0
— Jack (@jack) June 26, 2015

A historic moment and step forward for equality in America. #LoveWins
— Satya Nadella (@satyanadella) June 26, 2015

An epic day for gay rights in US. A much-needed recognition for millions who have been discriminated against on the basis of who they love.
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) June 26, 2015

We look forward to a world where all love is welcome. Today's ruling is a big step in the right direction. http://t.co/SXWvytyNU7
— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) June 26, 2015

Some well-known companies also took to Twitter to voice their support of Friday's ruling.

From this day forward... #loveislove pic.twitter.com/TrSHAl8mat
— Macy's (@Macys) June 26, 2015

Proud to fly the flag again. ❤ that 🇺🇸 can marry who they want, where they want #LoveWins http://t.co/DpEnLAr5X2 pic.twitter.com/WKcRsD9n21
— Goldman Sachs (@GoldmanSachs) June 26, 2015

Proud. #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/ADdXKlyhcb
— Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) June 26, 2015

From our view, love always looks the same. #marriageequality #SCOTUSMarriage http://t.co/9LbqlYvlIb
— United (@united) June 26, 2015

Here's to having, holding and marrying who you love. #takepride #SCOTUSMarriage pic.twitter.com/8NLGee0Rl0
— Target (@Target) June 26, 2015

Equality is always in style. We've been proud supporters since #1969. #LoveWins #Pride2015 #LetsDoMore pic.twitter.com/nnpQZ3tIEH
— Gap (@Gap) June 26, 2015

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