Utah Rep. Chaffetz: I will fight for Americans against Washington, D.C.’s gay marriage bill
”Some things are worth fighting for, and this is one of them. It’s not something I can let go softly into the night. . . . I recognize the Democrats are in the majority, but I represent the majority of Americans on this issue.”
Jason Chaffetz, a Republican Representative for Utah, stating his desire to stand in the way of this week’s ruling passed by the Washington, D.C. City Council that will legally recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. Even though the measure was passed with a near-unanimous vote, it is reportedly still possible for Congress to block the any laws created by the District government for 30 days. Caffetz did note that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi probably won’t let his motion come up for vote. (Washington Post)
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