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I do believe that the states have the right to make the definition of marriage, and each state can define it as they so choose through their elected representatives.

I really can't imagine how anyone could, in good conscience, oppose the proposition that the states should be able to deny the status of marriage to same-sex unions.

I contend the state ought to do its thing and provide legal rights for all couples who want to be joined together for life. The church should bless unions that it sees fit to bless, and they should be called marriages.

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

I support same-sex marriage.

I think same sex couples should be able to get married.

I hope gay marriage will be legal in every state.

Let me first state that I believe that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman.

The way that same-sex marriage should reach the federal level is that it absolutely should be decided by the Supreme Court as quickly as possible. It's a 14th Amendment issue. There's no argument about it.

I believe marriage should be between one man and one woman. That's my view, and that'll be the view of our state because I wouldn't sign a bill that - like the one that was in New York.