San Francisco Mayor Rebuked

SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR REBUKED

Court rules that same-sex marriages are contrary to state law

WASHINGTON-U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee's Constitution Subcommittee and a leading advocate of the Federal Marriage Amendment, made the following statement Thursday regarding the ruling by the >California Supreme Court that same-sex marriages performed in San Francisco were in violation of California law:

"The court rightly reminded a municipal official that his whim does not supersede the law. This mayor's actions were a clear violation of the definition of marriage in the California family code and an initiative enacted by an overwhelming majority of voters four years ago.

"Protecting marriage is not radical. Protecting marriage is not a change in our laws. It is a continuation of the fundamental institution and the strongest stabilizing force in our society.

"To my colleagues, who say they defend traditional marriage but oppose constitutional protection for it, I ask: What is your plan to defend traditional marriage? Will you tell these groups to stop the lawsuit barrage and let traditional marriage laws stand? Will you stand up to lawless officials who flout the law? Or will you join with those of us who support constitutional protection for marriage against judicial activism?"