Another Quote by John Sentamu

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

— Craig Revel Horwood

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

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

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

— Gavin Newsom

Marriage is the internationally recognised system of relationship recognition. It is the global language of love. When we were young, most of us dreamed…

— Peter Tatchell

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 marriage bond is more than a civil contract. It is a reward for loving well.

— Anonymous

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

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

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