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

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

I do not believe that defending traditional marriage between one man and one woman excludes anybody or usurps anybody's civil rights and denies anybody their civil rights.

The very idea of marriage is basic to recognition as equals in our society; any status short of that is inferior, unjust, and unconstitutional.

Marriage is a unique cultural relationship that has a long-standing tradition and societal meaning, which should not be redefined by the courts.

I don't think marriage is a civil right, but I think that being able to transfer property is a civil right.

The right to marry is vital in society. It's a right that's older than the Bill of Rights because it goes back to the common law.

We have so much discrimination in this world - colour, race, creed, all of these things - and there is an issue here that the right of marriage in the civil law is not extended to same-sex couples.

The United States Supreme Court has repeatedly held that marriage is one of the most fundamental rights that we have as Americans under our Constitution.

I believe marriage is a human right, not a state right.