I support allowing gay couples to marry because of – not in spite of – my values. And many of those values are the same ones deeply held by those who do not believe in gay marriage. – Mark Udall
On the mountains mistakes are fatal. In politics, mistakes are wounding emotionally, but you recover. Personally, wilderness helps me get back in touch with natural rhythms, helps me reflect and, in the process, restore my creativity. – Mark Udall
Some of the best times Ive spent in Colorado have been in the backcountry with my mom and siblings, and more recently, with my own kids. That is why Im concerned to see todays kids spending more time browsing the Internet than exploring nature. – Mark Udall
When I talk about the importance of the institution of marriage, I think of the commitment and the significance of standing in front of those closest to you and promising fidelity to your partner til death do you part. – Mark Udall
You never go into a marriage expecting to get divorced. You go into a marriage expecting its going to last forever, and you have a lot of ways you dream about the future. You have all these expectations, and then you have to adjust those expectations, and it can be a very unnerving, confusing time. – Jenna Fischer