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I opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. It should be repeal

I opposed the Defense of Marriage Act in 1996. It should be repealed and I will vote for its repeal on the Senate floor. I will also oppose any proposal to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gays and lesbians from marrying. – Barack Obama

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I think there are a whole host of things that are civil rights, and then there are other things – such as traditional marriage – that, I think, express a communitys concern and regard for a particular institution. – Barack Obama

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Now were in the midst of not just advocating for change, not just calling for change – were doing the grinding, sometimes frustrating work of delivering change – inch by inch, day by day. – Barack Obama

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If the critics are right that Ive made all my decisions based on polls, then I must not be very good at reading them. – Barack Obama

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My view is that marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman. Thats the position Ive had for some time, and I dont intend to make any adjustments at this point… Or ever, by the way. – Mitt Romney

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