John Kerry: “If the amendment provides for partnership and civil union, which I…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2004

If the amendment provides for partnership and civil union, which I believe is the appropriate way to extend rights that would be a good amendment.

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Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry expresses conditional support for a state constitutional amendment on gay marriage that includes partnership and civil union rights.

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