Bill Clinton actually said...

I do. I think that well, let me get back to the last one. You're last word -- I believe historically for 200 and something years, marriage has been a question left to the state and the religious institutions. I still think that's where it belongs.

Context

Bill Clinton expresses his support for same-sex marriage and emphasizes that marriage has traditionally been a matter for states and religious institutions.

09/24/2009

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