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George H.W. Bush: “Marriage is the most fundamental institution of civilization and it should not be redefined by activist judges.”

On the recordJune 4, 2006
Marriage is the most fundamental institution of civilization and it should not be redefined by activist judges.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Bush supports a constitutional amendment to define marriage as a union of a man and a woman.

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