"The majority of Americans, the majority of Californians, if I can speak for California, the majority of Catholics in this country, support same-sex marriage."
"That there is a significance to the passage of time and no more time should pass on this issue."
"What we should be doing is reading the Constitution, which says that marriage and describes marriage as a fundamental right, deserving of the highest levels of protection."
"The reality is 61 percent of Californians are in favor of same-sex marriage."
"It is about establishing what the court has established 14 times since the 1800s. Marriage is a fundamental right."
"Instead of reading the polls what we should be doing is reading the Constitution, which says that marriage and describes marriage as a fundamental right, deserving of the highest levels of protection."
"The time is now to be true to the Constitution and to treat equally situated people as equals."
"We have the president of the United States weighing in on this. We have over 100 Republican leaders weighing in on this in favor of same-sex marriage."
"Well, this year, I'm pleased to say the legislature has taken this on, and they are helping us with our continuing advocacy for more resources."
"But I think that the NRA and everyone has to agree that this is just about smart policing. This is about a smart and effective way of taking guns out of the hands of people who are dangerous to our co..."
"Assault weapons I absolutely believe should be taken off the streets. They -- I've seen them kill babies and police officers, not I think intended use."