Joe Pitts: “I rise to support the Weldon amendment, since others are criticizing it. I must admit that I am a little embarrassed…”

“I rise to support the Weldon amendment, since others are criticizing it. I must admit that I am a little embarrassed that some have decided to use this bill and this era of bipartisanship to advance the gay agenda. This Congress and the vast majority of the American people believe that marriage is a sacred union between a woman and a man. This is not a radical concept. No culture in the history of the world has ever thought otherwise. There is no serious religion anywhere in the world that believes otherwise. I oppose using government funds to promote gay partnerships because I have tremendous respect for the families of this country. I oppose using funds in that way because I believe that every child in this country deserves a chance of life with a mother and a father. Mr. Chairman, I know there are a few vocal voices who will disagree. But the violence of our country that we just suffered requires our unity. We should not be talking about this divisive issue now and trying to move the gay agenda. I urge my colleagues to vote for the Weldon amendment so that we can get on with the real business facing our country.”