Activist Quote by George W. Bush
“I think it's very important that we protect marriage as an institution between a man and a woman. I proposed a constitutional amendment. The reason I did so was because I was worried that activist judges are actually defining the definition of marriage. And the surest way to protect marriage between a man and woman is to amend the Constitution.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presidential Address, 2004
Advocates constitutional amendment to define marriage as between a man and a woman, fearing judicial activism.
In simple terms: Protect marriage by fixing its definition in the Constitution.
Key Takeaway
Amend the Constitution to lock in traditional marriage definition.
Themes
politics
law
family
culture
Mood
defensive
assertive
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- court cases
- public rallies
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
constitutional law
judicial activism
social policy
Questions to Reflect On
- Should marriage definitions be fixed by law or evolve with society?
- What are the risks of constitutional rigidity?
A Different Perspective
May limit rights for same‑sex couples and ignore evolving social norms.
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