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Age Quote by George W. Bush

“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…” quote by George W. Bush
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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

About This Quote

Source Speech: State of the Union Address, George W. Bush, 2002

Strong, stable marriages benefit children and society; government should protect this institution.

In simple terms: Marriage supports families and society.

Key Takeaway

Support and protect marriage.

Themes

family society government marriage stability

Mood

serious reflective

Type

political policy social.

When to use this quote

  • legislation
  • community programs
  • counseling services
  • education on relationships

Key Concepts

social contract public policy cultural tradition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does marriage impact child outcomes?
  • What policies best support families?
A Different Perspective

May overlook diverse family structures and individual rights.

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