President Bush called for a constitutional amendment restricting marriage to the union of men and women, voicing concern that gay marriage would weaken society. Bush’s support for a ban on gay marriage put the weight of the White House behind conservatives working to thwart a Massachusetts court ruling that could permit same-sex wedding vows as soon as May 17, and the subsequent decision by San Francisco to issue marriage licenses to more than 3,200 gay couples so far.

- The Washington Post

… America is a free society …

… Our government should respect every person …

… In all that lies ahead, let us match strong convictions with kindness and goodwill and decency.

Ages of experience have taught humanity that the commitment of a husband and wife to love and to serve one another promotes the welfare of children and the stability of society. Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society…

- George W Bush

What an idiot.