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Tony Perkins: We're talking about what's best for children, an environment with a mom and dad; the historic definition of marriage.

On the recordNovember 6, 2008
We're talking about what's best for children, an environment with a mom and dad; the historic definition of marriage.
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Tony Perkins

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Tony Perkins argues that traditional marriage is best for children and distinguishes it from the issue of same-sex marriage.

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