Reaction to SCOTUS gay-marriage ruling
Arkansas politicians past and present and public policy leaders are sharing their reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the United States.
Statement from Gov. Asa Hutchinson:
Statement from Attorney General Leslie Rutledge:
Statement from Arkansas Democratic Party:
Proud to celebrate a historic victory for marriage equality—& the courage & determination of LGBT Americans who made it possible. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) June 26, 2015
I disagree with the decision of SCOTUS issued today because I believe that same sex marriage is a decision that rests with each state.
— John Boozman (@Boozman4AR) June 26, 2015
Marriage is between one man and one woman no matter what 5 unelected activist Supreme Court Judges say. #AppealToHeaven
— Sen. Jason Rapert (@jasonrapert) June 26, 2015
"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever." Thomas Jefferson
— Nate Bell (@NateBell4AR) June 26, 2015
My Country, Oh, my Country! Marriage is a right, not a privilege for just some of us. pic.twitter.com/IXqjJljrn7
— Joyce Elliott (@xjelliott) June 26, 2015The Supreme Court has spoken with a very divided voice on something only the Supreme Being can do - redefine marriage. I...
Posted by Mike Huckabee on Friday, June 26, 2015
Congratulations to those who've fought so hard for so long. What a day. pic.twitter.com/oPtXlf3WPE
— Greg Leding (@gregleding) June 26, 2015
America's continuing journey toward a more perfect union just took another very important step. #SCOTUSMarriage
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) June 26, 2015
Sad day for America regardless of where you stand on the issue. It's a state issue and #SCOTUS should have left it with the states. #arleg
— Rep. Stephen Meeks (@RepStephenMeeks) June 26, 2015