Able Quote by Barack Obama

It's so simple: Right to marriage is a civil right, which like all civil rights should not depend on what state you happen to…

— Annie Laurie Gaylor

Civil union is less than marriage. Marriage is a sacred and valued institution and ought to be afforded equal protection.

— James McGreevey

Civil marriage, like all civil rights provided by the government, must be provided equally to all Americans.

— Anonymous

I believe marriage is a human right, not a state right.

— Martin O'Malley

Marriage is sacred and protected and has nothing to do with violating our civil rights.

— Jack Kingston

If you have some legally sanctioned relationship with the bundle of legal rights traditionally belonging to marriage and governing authority has slapped a label…

— Lance B. Wickman

It is absolutely right for the state to define the rights and status of people cohabiting in different forms of relationships, including civil partnerships.

— Justin Welby

If the rights of civil partners are met differently in law to those of married couples, there is no discrimination in law, and if…

— John Sentamu

I think there are a whole host of things that are civil rights, and then there are other things - such as traditional marriage…

— Barack Obama

There is a difference between civil partnerships and marriage. That difference does not mean one is better than another.

— John Sentamu

Many civil marriages are not considered 'holy matrimony' by religious institutions because they do not conform to the rules of the religious institution. Those…

— Tom Suozzi

Because it fulfills yearnings for security, safe haven, and connection that express our common humanity, civil marriage is an esteemed institution, and the decision…

— Margaret H. Marshall