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John Kerry: I don't think you need a constitutional amendment. The states for 200 years have had the right to make this decision.…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2004
I don't think you need a constitutional amendment. The states for 200 years have had the right to make this decision. And there is nothing to suggest that they're not up to the ability to make the decision.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

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John Kerry argues against the need for a constitutional amendment on gay marriage, emphasizing states' rights.

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