Civil rights Quote by Barack Obama

The marriage-equality issue should be recognized for what it truly is - a civil rights issue that must be approved to assure that every…

— Bruce Springsteen

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

— Anonymous

Civil rights are more important today than they ever have been in our country. There is so much divisiveness today.

— David Harris

I don't think marriage is a civil right, but I think that being able to transfer property is a civil right.

— Barack Obama

Civil rights are those which appertain to man in right of his being a member of society. Every civil right has for its foundation…

— Thomas Paine

Civil rights are civil rights. There are no persons who are not entitled to their civil rights. We have to recognize that we have…

— Dorothy Height

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

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

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

— James McGreevey

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

There are still civil rights issues. There are still people who can't be visited by their spouse in the hospital because they're gay. These…

— Brandi Carlile