I welcome the Democrats' ideas on Social Security. I think it is very important to make a bipartisan reform.

But whether a couple is a man and a woman has everything to do with the meaning of marriage.

Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.

If we change the definition of marriage to be more inclusive, then it is logical to argue that we should broaden the definition so that won't exclude anyone.

Ages of experience have taught humanity that the commitment of a husband and wife to love and to serve one another promotes the welfare of children and the stability of society.

So far, 44 States, or 88 percent of the States, have enacted laws providing that marriage shall consist of a union between a man and a woman. Only 75 percent of the States are required to approve a constitutional amendment.

Most people understand life expectancy has changed since Social Security started in 1937 when folks lived to be 59 years old. Today, they live to be 77 years old.