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George W. Bush: “Marriage has been the foundation of our society and of societies and cultures throughout history -- and it has always…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2004
Marriage has been the foundation of our society and of societies and cultures throughout history -- and it has always been defined as the union between a man and a woman.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Statement of Administration Policy: S.J.Res. 40 - Federal Marriage Amendment

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