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Press Release From Fred Thompson Camapign

As Governor, Romney approved official certificates for same-sex marriages

Romney’s Claims That He Stood Up To Gay Marriage Are Inconsistent With His Actual Record

ü Some legal experts say that Romney could have done more under Massachusetts Constitutional law to prevent the ruling from standing: “‘He was bound by what? There was no order. There wasn’t even any order to the Department of Public Health to do anything.’” (Bob Unruh, “Experts: Credit Romney for homosexual marriage,” WorldNetDaily, 7/14/07)

ü As Governor, Romney offered Justices of the Peace who performed marriage ceremonies two options: marry same-sex couples or resign. (Katie Zezima, “Obey Same-Sex Marriage Law, Officials Told,” New York Times,4/26/04)

ü As governor, Romney even approved temporary certificates allowing non-ordained individuals to officiate same-sex marriages. (Scott Helman, “Some See Conflict For Romney On Gay Marriage,” The Boston Globe, 1/2/06)

ü 1994: On the issue of gay marriage, Romney replies “…it’s a state issue as you know – the authorization of marriage on a same-sex basis falls under state jurisdiction.” (Christopher Muther, “Romney: I’ll Be Better Than Ted For Gay Rights,” Bay Windows, 8/25/94)

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