Equal Quote by James McGreevey

I have no difficulty with the recognition of civil unions for non-traditional relationships but I believe in law we should protect the traditional definition…

— Stephen Harper

Separate is not equal. Civil unions are civil unions. Marriage is marriage. They're different institutions.

— Gavin Newsom

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

— John Sentamu

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

— Anonymous

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

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

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

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

— Jack Kingston

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

While religious institutions should be able to pick and choose which unions they bless, civil governments should issue marriage licenses to all couples.

— Richard Grenell

I propose that the government should get out of the business of marrying people and, instead, only give legal status to civil unions.

— Tony Campolo

Marriage is not simply a romantic union between two people; it's also a political and economic contract of the highest order.

— Elizabeth Gilbert