WilliamPitt
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Wed Jul-14-04 12:36 PM
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Kerry Statement on Federal Marriage Amendment |
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For Immediate Release
July 14, 2004
Kerry Statement on Federal Marriage Amendment
Boston, MA - Senator John Kerry released the following statement today:
"The floor of the United States Senate should only be used for the common good, not issues designed to divide us for political purposes. Throughout history, amending our Constitution - the foundation of the nation's values and ideals - has been serious business. However, even Republicans concede that this amendment is being offered only for political gains. The unfortunate result is that the important work of the American people - funding our homeland security needs, creating new and better jobs, and raising the minimum wage - is not getting done. Had this amendment reached a final vote, I would have voted against it, because I believe that the American people deserve better than this from their leaders. When I am president, I will work to bring the nation together and build a stronger America."
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Wed Jul-14-04 12:39 PM
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1. Glad Kerry spoke up on that |
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-------------------------------------------------------- An open letter to John Kerry, John Edwards, and the DNC: http://www.geocities.com/greenpartyvoter/OpenLetter.htm
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Wed Jul-14-04 12:41 PM
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2. Amen, brother! This FMA shit is wa-a-a-a-y down the list |
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Wed Jul-14-04 12:45 PM
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OMG HES PRO-BUTTSEKZ LIBERAL SCUM!!!
Seriously, it's about time. I hope this signals a man ready to take a firmer stand on issues.
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Wed Jul-14-04 12:50 PM
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4. I believe this is the appropriate tactic to take on this matter. |
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I am gay but I don't expect, for obvious political reasons, the Democratic Party to be championing the cause of gay marriage at this time. However, I DO expect them to be resolute in their efforts to defeat efforts to erode the rights of gay and lesbian Americans. This issue is inevitable and there are matters that I think are FAR more important (such as the underhanded attempts to beef up the Patriot Act) that need to be addressed to prevent ALL Americans from having their civil liberties undermined.
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