Wilson Statement on New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 26, 2006

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Wilson Statement on New Jersey Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today released the following statement on yesterday’s ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court on same-sex marriage:

“This ruling is yet another example of activist judges run amuck and reaffirms why we so badly need the Federal Marriage Amendment. House Republicans in recent years have attempted to protect the sanctity of marriage by passing such legislation. Our efforts have been repeatedly thwarted by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and her cohorts.

“Fortunately for South Carolinians, we do not have to abide by Mrs. Pelosi’s San Francisco ’values.’ We can take matters into our own hands.

“Voters this November will have the opportunity to vote on an amendment to the state constitution that would define marriage as between one man and one woman. Passage of this amendment will prevent liberal judges from imposing their will upon us.”

Federal Marriage Amendment Roll Call Votes

H.J. Res. 106 - September 30, 2004; 227 - 186 (158 Democrats opposing)

H.J. Res. 88 - July 18, 2006; 236 - 187 (159 Democrats opposing)

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