And benefits that are afforded them by many States. The States certainly have the right to prescribe that in regard to issues of consanguinity and the age of consent and benefits for same-sex unions. But they don't, in my opinion, have the right to redefine the definition of marriage.
Phil Gingrey: “And benefits that are afforded them by many States. The States certainly have the right to prescribe that in regard to…”
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