U.S Presidential candidates and top politicians have swiftly shared their thoughts on last Friday's Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriages nationwide.
U.S Presidential candidates has swiftly shared their thoughts on Friday's Supreme Court ruling legalizing gay marriages nationwide. Below are quotes from top American Politicians and White House candidates;
Former Florida Governor, Jeb Bush:
“Guided by my faith, I believe in traditional marriage. I believe the Supreme Court should have allowed the states to make this decision. I also believe that we should love our neighbour and respect others, including those making lifetime commitments. In a country as diverse as ours, good people who have opposing views should be able to live side by side.”
Former Arkansas Governor, Mike Huckabee:
"The Supreme Court has spoken with a very divided voice on something only the Supreme Being can do-redefine marriage. I will not acquiesce to an imperial court any more than our Founders acquiesced to an imperial British monarch. We must resist and reject judicial tyranny, not retreat.”
Former Texas Governor, Rick Perry:
"I am disappointed the Supreme Court today chose to change the centuries old definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. I’m a firm believer in traditional marriage, and I also believe the 10th Amendment leaves it to each state to decide this issue. I fundamentally disagree with the court rewriting the law and assaulting the 10th Amendment."
Former Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton:
Former Pennsylvania Senator, Rick Santorum:
“Today, five unelected justices decided to redefine the foundational unit that binds together our society without public debate or input. Now is the people’s opportunity respond because the future of the institution of marriage is too important to not have a public debate.”
Louisiana Governor, Bobby Jindal:
Dr. Ben Carson:
“While I strongly disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision, their ruling is now the law of the land. I call on Congress to make sure deeply held religious views are respected and protected. The government must never force Christians to violate their religious beliefs.”
South Carolina Senator, Lindsey Graham:
"As president, I would staunchly defend religious liberty in this nation and would devote the necessary federal resources to the protection of all Americans from any effort to hinder the free and full exercise of their rights."
Former Texas Governor, Rick Perry:
"I am disappointed the Supreme Court today chose to change the centuries old definition of marriage as between one man and one woman. I’m a firm believer in traditional marriage, and I also believe the 10th Amendment leaves it to each state to decide this issue. I fundamentally disagree with the court rewriting the law and assaulting the 10th Amendment."
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