John Kerry

"Let's build unity in the American family, not angry division. Let's honor this nation's diversity; let's respect one another; and let's never misuse for political purposes the most precious document in American history, the Constitution of the United States."
-- Democratic Nominee John Kerry 07-29-04 - Democratic National Convention

Cheryl Jacques

"This flag is a clarion call to every human being that equality and freedom always triumph over oppression and discrimination."

-- HRC President Cheryl Jacques 07-28-04 on the issues at the Democratic National Convention

Roberta Achtenberg

"Democrats embrace diversity to unite our people and strengthen our country, and reject Republican efforts to exploit our differences and divide our nation. We believe in America's credo that out of many backgrounds and beliefs, Americans can unite as one."
-- Roberta Achtenberg 07-26-07 on the DNC platform at the Democratic National Convention

Ben Affleck

"Marriage -- I'm really -- I mean -- I say, `Gay people, knock yourselves out. If you want to get married, get married.' "

-- Actor Ben Affleck 07-25-04 Comcast's "The Power of 1: Decision 2008"

U.S. Rep Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)

"We face no less than the specter of a sign posted on the courthouse door: 'You may not defend your constitutional rights in this court. You may not seek equal protection here.' Today, the 'you' is gay and lesbian citizens. But who will be next?"
-- U.S. Representative Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) 07-22-04 debating a measure to strip courts of jurisdiction over DOMA

Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA)

"Isn't that the ultimate homeland security, standing up and defending marriage?"

-- Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) 07-14-04 arguing for the Federal Marriage Amendment

Sir Elton John

"There was a moment about a year ago when you couldn't say a word about anything in this country for fear of your career being shot down by people saying you are un-American. People like Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, The Beatles and Pete Seeger were constantly writing and talking about what was going on."
-- Sir Elton John 07-17-04 on Whoopie Goldberg's fundraising performance

Margaret Cho

"I will continue to do my part, to rise above the unjust and unfair always, even when that justice and fairness is being withheld by my own people."
Margaret Cho 7-22-04 in response to HRC's uninvite to UNITY 2004

U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce (R-NM)

Fax: (202) 225-9599
E-mail

"I believe that marriage is a union between one man and one woman. Without a constitutional amendment preserving marriage as the union between one man and one woman this fundamentally natural unit will be eroded by a vocal minority and activist courts, contrary to the will of the American people."
--Rep. Steve Pearce, February 25, 2004

U.S. Rep. John Boozman (R-AR)

Phone: (202) 225-4561
Fax: (202) 225-1166
"The current trend of this country shows that most Americans do not believe in same-sex marriages. Even civil unions lack the support of a majority of the country."
--Rep. John Boozman, March 8, 2004