Governor Corbett Issues Statement in Response to Same-Sex Marriage Comment

Statement

Governor Tom Corbett today issued the following statement in
response to the airing of a news segment on same-sex marriage.

"During a recent interview, I was asked to comment on the ruling by Judge
Pellegrini that the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts did not have the power to
decide the constitutionality of state laws.

"My words were not intended to offend anyone. If they did, I apologize.

"I explained that current Pennsylvania statute delineates categories of individuals
unable to obtain a marriage license. As an example, I cited siblings as one such
category, which is clearly defined in state law. My intent was to provide an
example of these categories.

"The constitutional question is now before a federal court and that is the venue in
which same-sex couples wishing to legally marry have standing to intervene and be
heard. Same-sex marriage is an important issue and the question of its legal status
is one that will be heard and decided upon its merits, with respect and compassion
shown to all sides."

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