Comments come ahead of vote on Italy civil unions bill
Country’s Senate expected to consider measure on Thursday
The measure passed by a 39-12 vote margin
Law goes into effect in October
Vote seen as ‘a major achievement’
Jabs at Clinton unfair given Md. guv’s ever-changing opinions
Michelle Bachelet publicly backs same-sex marriage
Advocates hope a Chilean court ruling that upheld their country's civil unions bill will spur President Michelle Bachelet to sign it into law.
Gay congressman called ‘faggot’ during debate
President Michelle Bachelet plans to sign measure