Quote by John Sununu

Defining marriage is a power that should be left to the states. Moreover, no state should be forced to recognize a marriage that is not within its own laws, Constitution, and legal precedents.

Defining marriage is a power that should be left to the stat

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This quote argues that the power to define marriage should reside with individual states rather than being dictated by a centralized authority. It emphasizes the importance of respecting each state's unique laws, Constitution, and legal precedents when it comes to deciding which marriages should be recognized. In essence, it supports the idea of allowing states the freedom to determine their own policies on marriage, tailored to their specific cultural, social, and legal contexts.

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