Always Quote by Tom Suozzi

Religious institutions should have religious freedom on this issue. No church or minister should ever have to conduct a marriage that is inconsistent with…

— Kay Hagan

Civil marriage is a very serious problem. I think that even the religious understands that we must look for some kind of a solution…

— Avigdor Lieberman

Civil union is less than marriage. Marriage is a sacred and valued institution and ought to be afforded equal protection.

— James McGreevey

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

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

— Jack Kingston

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

In our society, marriage is not simply a governmental institution; it is a religious institution as well, today's decision might change the former, but…

— Clarence Thomas

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

— Anonymous

After lengthy consideration, my views have evolved sufficiently to support marriage equality legislation. This position doesn't require any religious denomination to alter any of…

— Tim Johnson

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

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

If marriage really is a sacred institution, then why is the government controlling it, especially in a nation that affirms separation of church and…

— Tony Campolo