Quote by John Boehner

While 45 of the 50 States have either a State constitutional amendment or a statute that preserves the current definition of marriage, left-wing activist judges and officials at the local levels have struck down State laws protecting marriage.


While 45 of the 50 States have either a State constitutional

Summary

This quote emphasizes that while the majority of U.S. states have laws or amendments in place to uphold the traditional definition of marriage, there have been instances where liberal judges and officials have overturned these laws. It suggests that these individuals are driven by a left-wing agenda, implying that their actions go against the will of the people as expressed through democratic processes. The quote portrays a perceived conflict between conservative values and the imposition of progressive views on the issue of marriage.

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Marriage
By John Boehner
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