Attempt Quote by John Sentamu

You get the same equal rights that we do when we have a civil partnership. Heterosexual people get married. We can have civil partnerships.

— Elton John

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

However saying that I totally support the concept of civil partnerships in the eyes of the law, and think it a disgrace that same…

— Adam Rickitt

I believe in civil partnerships as it protects each partner. Whether I believe in marriage is a different thing.

— Craig Revel Horwood

I don't want to be married. I'm very happy with a civil partnership. If gay people want to get married, or get together, they…

— Elton John

I totally support civil partnerships and that same-sex relationships are recognised in law. But marriage, to me, is between a man and a woman.

— Nicky Morgan

The best partnerships aren't dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire, and no small amount of passion.

— Sarah MacLean

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

— John Sentamu

I was trying to point out I'm not opposed to gays having their partnership. I'm opposed to gays using the term marriage for their…

— Rick Warren

We recognize that same-sex marriage makes some people deeply uncomfortable. However, inertia and apprehension are not legitimate bases for denying same-sex couples due process…

— Henry Franklin Floyd

It's not a question of being out of touch or traditional. It's a question of wanting to preserve marriage as uniquely between a man…

— Ann Widdecombe

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