I don't support gay marriage despite being a conservative. I support gay marriage because I am a conservative.

Let's not ask whether the parents are gay or heterosexual. The important thing is who the best parents are in each individual case.

Being gay is not a political accomplishment in itself. It's not enough to constitute a political platform.

I've never made a secret of my homosexuality.

The reality is that most gay couples don't want to adopt a child. Those who do, though, are often prepared to devote themselves entirely to their adoptive child.

As conservatives, we can only be glad if two people legally take responsibility for each other, in good times and bad.

Anyone who still feels today that he has to lead a double life because he's gay is driven by a fear that I think is unfounded.