“Society grants benefits and legal preference to traditional marriage, ...” — Mike Johnson Quote

“Society grants benefits and legal preference to traditional marriage, because traditional marriage benefits society.”

“We have to return to the ideals that made our country great and to the idea that every person is worthy of dignity and respect.”

“Homosexuals have the right to live however they choose but they cannot redefine marriage for our entire society. The stakes are very high in this battle, and it is not 'intolerance' for us to desire a healthy and prosperous community.”

“You know, my friends, with what a brave carouse I made a Second Marriage in my house; favored old barren reason from my bed, and took the daughter of the vine to spouse.”

“And let me make this very clear - unlike President Obama, I will not raise taxes on the middle class. As president, I will protect the sanctity of life. I will honor the institution of marriage. And I will guarantee America's first liberty: the freedom of religion.”

“I don't know if I believe in marriage - I believe in love.”