I don’t mind if people are able to transfer their property, visit their loved ones in hospitals, but marriage to me, I’ve stayed with the concept of traditional marriage." In 2013, Graham said, "I believe in traditional marriage – between a man and a woman, without animosity.In November 2013, Graham voted against S.815 - the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013, which "Prohibits covered entities (employers, employment agencies, labor organizations, or joint labor-management committees) from engaging in employment discrimination on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.".While we have differences, it is time for us to move forward together respectfully and as one people."
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As president, I would staunchly defend religious liberty in this nation and would devote the necessary federal resources to the protection of all Americans from any effort to hinder the free and full exercise of their rights. No person of faith should ever be forced by the federal government to take action that goes against his or her conscience or the tenets of their religion. Rather than pursing a divisive effort that would be doomed to fail, I am committing myself to ensuring the protection of religious liberties of all Americans. Constitution could possibly gain the support of three-fourths of the states or a supermajority in the U.S. Furthermore, given the quickly changing tide of public opinion on this issue, I do not believe that an attempt to amend the U.S. However, the Supreme Court has ruled that state bans on gay marriage are unconstitutional, and I will respect the Court's decision. Hodges on June 26, 2015, Graham released the following statement: "I am a proud defender of traditional marriage and believe the people of each state should have the right to determine their marriage laws. Follow the Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v.In my view, you can put it in the platform, but it will, in my view, hurt us in 2016, because it's a process that's not going to bear fruit." On June 28, 2015, Lindsey Graham advocated for Republicans to yield on the issue of same-sex marriage for political reasons during an appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press." Graham explained, "I don't believe there is any chance for a constitutional amendment defining marriage between one man and one woman to get a two-thirds vote in the House or the Senate and be ratified by three-fourths of the states.On September 1, 2015, Lindsey Graham called on a Kentucky clerk who refused to give out same-sex marriage licenses to “comply with the law or resign.” He also stated, “The rule of law is the rule of law,” and said that while he himself supports traditional marriage and appreciates “her conviction” he believes “she’s accepted a job in which she has to apply the law to everyone.”.This page was current as of the 2016 election. Rule 40 and its impact on the 2016 Republican National Convention.Presidential campaign key staff and advisors.Economic affairs and government regulations.CNN Republican debate: analysis and commentary.CNN Democratic debate: analysis and commentary.Insiders Poll: Winners and losers from the Fox News Republican Debate.Insiders Poll: First Democratic debate (October 13, 2015).September: Democratic control of Congress.September: Democratic control of the White House.The media's coverage of Hillary Clinton.Presidential campaign fundraising, 2008-2016.Ballot access for presidential candidates.