Quote by Dianne Feinstein

For the life of me, I don't understand what honest motive there is in putting this in front of this body to philosophically debate marriage on a constitutional amendment that is not going to happen, and which is enormously divisive in all of our communities.

For the life of me, I don't understand what honest motive th

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This quote acknowledges the confusion surrounding the decision to engage in a philosophical debate on a constitutional amendment regarding marriage. The speaker questions the honest intention behind stimulating this debate when it is highly unlikely to lead to any actual change. Moreover, they highlight how such a contentious issue can create significant divisions within communities. The quote suggests a skepticism towards the meaningfulness and potential consequences of this debate.

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