4 Quotes by Benjamin Lopez

Massachusetts and Vermont do not represent the majority of Californians. The people of California have spoken on this issue (with the 2000 measure). We put marriage on a pedestal because of its value to society. We will do everything we can to strengthen the family as we've always known it.

The governor has been very consistent in supporting domestic partnership rights. We obviously disagree and are going to go our own course. We do not perceive it as a jab at our efforts.

Thank God the governor was the only one in the whole legislative process to err on the side of reason. He was the only one to stop this sneaky, underhanded, sleazy attempt to undermine marriage and the family and implement blatant same-sex marriages.

There is obviously a rift in the family over which of the proposed amendments best protects marriage and protects the rights and benefits of marriage. The situation right now is delicate.