Gay Quotes - Page 16

• You're saying, no, state said two kinds of marriage; the full marriage, and then this sort of skim-milk marriage.

  Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  Two, Saying No, Milk

  "The eight exchanges you should read from today’s gay marriage arguments". Supreme Court oral arguments on the Defense of Marriage Act, www.washingtonpost.com. March 27, 2013.

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• I mean, there are lots of people who get married who can't have children. To take a state that does allow adoption and say-there, what is the justification for saying no gay marriage? Certainly not the one you said, is it?

  Stephen Breyer

  Children, Mean, People

  Supreme Court Arguments On California Gay Marriage Ban, www.npr.org. March 26, 2013.

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• So they can create a class they don't like-here, homosexuals-or a class that they consider is suspect in the marriage category, and they can create that class and decide benefits on that basis when they themselves have no interest in the actual institution of marriage as married?

  Sonia Sotomayor

  Class, Benefits, Married

  Supreme Court Arguments On Defense Of Marriage Act, www.npr.org. March 27, 2013.

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• It's none of my business what somebody's [orientation is]. Now when somebody makes it my business, like on gay marriage, I'm going to stand up and say I don't support gay marriage. I support marriage between men and women.

  George W. Bush

  Men, Support, Orientation

  "South Carolina Republican Debate". "Larry King Live" with Larry King, edition.cnn.com. February 15, 2000.

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• I strongly believe that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman. I'm troubled by activist judges who are defining marriage. I've watched carefully what's happened in San Francisco where licenses were being issued, even though the law states otherwise. I have consistently stated that I will support law to protect marriage between a man and a woman. And obviously these events are influencing my decision.

  George W. Bush

  Believe, Men, Law

  "The Legal Argument Against Gay Marriage". "The Big Story" With John Gibson, www.foxnews.com. February 19, 2004.

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• The union of a man and a woman is the most enduring human institution, honored and encouraged in all cultures and by every religious faith." ... "Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.

  George W. Bush

  Religious, Men, Roots

  "Bush calls for ban on same-sex marriages". edition.cnn.com. February 25, 2004.

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• I believe that marriage has served society well, and I believe it is important to affirm that, that marriage between a man and a woman is the ideal. And the job of the President is to drive policy toward the ideal.

  George W. Bush

  Jobs, Believe, Men

  "President Bush Welcomes German Chancellor Schroeder to White House". A joint press conference of President George W. Bush and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in the Oval Office, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. February 27, 2004.

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• Activist judges and local officials in some parts of the country are not letting up in their efforts to redefine marriage for the rest of America-and neither should defenders of traditional marriage flag in their efforts.

  George W. Bush

  Country, America, Judging

  George W. Bush “Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, George W. Bush, 2004, Book 2, July 1 to September 30, 2004”, Government Printing Office

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• Because the union of a man and woman deserves an honored place in our society, I support the protection of marriage against activist judges. And I will continue to appoint federal judges who know the difference between personal opinion and the strict interpretation of the law.

  George W. Bush

  Men, Personal Opinions, Law

  2004 Republican National Convention Address, delivered 2 September 2004, Madison Square Garden, New York

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• Because marriage is a sacred institution and the foundation of society, it should not be redefined by activist judges. For the good of families, children and society, I support a constitutional amendment to protect the institution of marriage.

  George W. Bush

  Children, Judging, Support

  Fourth Presidential State of the Union Address, delivered 2 February 2005

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• Ages of experience have taught us that the commitment of a husband and a wife to love and to serve one another promotes the welfare of children and the stability of society. Marriage cannot be cut off from its cultural, religious, and natural roots without weakening this good influence on society. Government, by recognizing and protecting marriage, serves the interests of all.

  George W. Bush

  Religious, Children, Husband

  The President's Radio Address, georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov. June 3, 2006.

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• I'm on the record as saying things like I think it's important for people to understand their Bible stories, not because I'm an advocate of religion - clearly, I'm not - but once again, what comes from the Bible has formed such an important part of our culture.

  Julia Gillard

  Thinking, People, Important

  Interview on Australian Agenda, pmtranscripts.pmc.gov.au. March 20, 2011.

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• You can say I'm a hater. But I would argue I'm a lover. I'm a lover of traditional families and of the right of children to have a mother and father... I would argue that the future of America hangs in the balance, because the future of the family hangs in the balance. Isn't that the ultimate homeland security, standing up and defending marriage?

  Rick Santorum

  Mother, Children, Father

  "Senate kills ban on gay marriage" by Ann McFeatters, www.post-gazette.com. July 15, 2004.

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• This is common sense. This is nature, and what we're trying to do is defy nature because a certain group of people want to be affirmed by society.

  Rick Santorum

  People, Common Sense, Trying

  "Q&A:Rick Santorum Discusses Controlling the Debt, Entitlement Reform, Education, Abortion, Same-Sex Marriage, the War on Terror and Immigration". "Online With Terry Jeffrey", www.cnsnews.com. January 24, 2011.

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• My own country's record on human rights for gay people is far from perfect.

  Hillary Clinton

  Country, Rights, Perfect

  International Human Rights Day Address at Palais des Nations, delivered 6 December 2011, Geneva, Switzerland

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• Gay rights and human rights are one and the same.

  Hillary Clinton

  Rights, Lgbt, Humans

  "Hillary Clinton's global legacy on gay rights" by Frida Ghitis, www.cnn.com. February 7, 2013.

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• It is a violation of human rights when governments declare it illegal to be gay.

  Hillary Clinton

  Violation Of Human Rights, Government, Lgbt

  International Human Rights Day Address at Palais des Nations, delivered 6 December 2011, Geneva, Switzerland

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• We applied a very simple principle: Recognize the facts. Abortion is old as the world. Gay marriage, please - it's older than the world. We had Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great, please. To say it's modern, come on, it's older than we are. It's an objective reality that it exists. For us, not legalizing it would be to torture people needlessly.

  Jose Mujica

  Powerful, Humble, Simple

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• Art thou in misery, brother? Then I pray Be comforted. Thy grief shall pass away. Art thou elated? Ah, be not too gay; Temper thy joy: this, too, shall pass away. Art thou in danger? Still let reason sway, And cling to hope: this, too, shall pass away. Tempted art thou? In all thine anguish lay One truth to heart: this, too, shall pass away. Do rays of loftier glory round thee play? Kinglike art thou? This, too, shall pass away! Whate'er thou art, wher'er thy footsteps stray, Heed these wise words: This, too, shall pass away.

  Paul Hamilton Hayne

  Wise, Art, Brother

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• This guy says, "I'm perfect for you, 'cause I'm a cross between a macho man and a sensitive man." I said, "Oh, a gay trucker?"

  Judy Tenuta

  Memorable, Men, Sensitive Man

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• Anyone who has been to an English public school will always feel comparatively at home in prison. It is the people brought up in the gay intimacy of the slums who find prison so soul-destroying.

  Evelyn Waugh

  Home, School, Jail

  Decline and Fall (1928) pt. 3, ch. 4

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• In fact, the Alejandro video...is a celebration of my love and appreciation for the gay community, my admiration of their bravery, and their love for one another, their courage in their relationships.

  Lady Gaga

  Appreciation, Bravery, Community

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• Outsiders develop humor as a defense; why do you think most comedians are gay or Jewish?

  Paul Lynde

  Thinking, Comedian, Defense

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• My struggle has allowed me to transcend that sense of shame and stigma identified with my being a Black gay man. Having come through the fire, they can't touch me.

  Marlon Riggs

  Struggle, Men, Fire

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• The single most important thing you can do politically for gay rights is to come out. Not to write a letter to your congressman but to come out.

  Barney Frank

  Writing, Rights, Important

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