SCHAKOWSKY REACTS TO PRESIDENT BUSHS SUPPORT OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OPPOSING GAY MARRIAGE

FEBRUARY 24, 2004

SCHAKOWSKY REACTS TO PRESIDENT BUSH'S SUPPORT OF A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT OPPOSING GAY MARRIAGE

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) today expressed opposition but little surprise following President Bush's announcing his support of a Constitutional Amendment banning gay marriage.

Below is Schakowsky's statement:

"For a President who supposedly prides himself on family values, why is he objecting to loving couples joining together in marriage? This is nothing more than a desperate attempt by President Bush to switch the nation's attention away from his failed policies and to restart his fledgling campaign.

"President Bush wants to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage so he won't have to talk about his failed economic and international record. Most Americans would rather have a President who will create good jobs and lower their health care costs, instead of a leader willing to play politics with Americans while dividing our country."