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Hatch Urges Supreme Court to Respect Constitutionality of Traditional Marriage

Press Release

Date: Jan. 16, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Senator Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, a current member and former chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to review whether the Constitution prevents states from defining marriage as between one man and one woman:

"Although I oppose discrimination based on sexual orientation, I have always believed that marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman. In my view, the U.S. Constitution does not dictate a particular definition of marriage, so I believe such judgments are properly left to the citizens of each state. I hope the Supreme Court ultimately adheres to the original understanding of the Constitution and allows each state to define marriage for itself."


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