It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.

I didn't choose to be gay. It would be more accurate to say that it was determined by nature.

I've always felt at home in the Church. Catholics are often more laid back than they are given credit for - presumably because at the back of their minds they realize that, if necessary, they can always confess everything to their local priest.

It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.

I've never made a secret of my homosexuality.

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

State governor is certainly nothing to be sneered at! But I don't think that there are still limits here. A gay man could presumably also become chancellor.