Political Quotes

“I rise in support of the Marriage Protection Amendment and urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this important legislation. Marriage as the union of one man and one woman is our most basic and fundamental social institution. It is so central to the well-being of our society that, until recently, it was difficult to imagine that marriage itself would need explicit constitutional protection. However, recent court rulings and the actions of some local officials have forced the debate upon us. In an ongoing effort to redefine marriage for all of American society, the judgment of the American people is in danger of being overruled by a handful of activist judges. The Marriage Protection Amendment will protect marriage as the union of one man and one woman and ensure that the democratic process is followed on questions relating to this fundamental social institution. Some will question the need for a constitutional amendment, but let's be realistic. The U.S. Constitution will be changed whether the Marriage Protection Amendment is approved or not. Either activist judges will impose a new definition of marriage on the entire country, or the American people, through their elected representatives, will have the opportunity to determine what marriage will be. There is a broad consensus among the American people that marriage is uniquely and essentially the union of one man and one woman.”