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I have no difficulty with the recognition of civil unions for non-traditional relationships but I believe in law we should protect the traditional definition of marriage.

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Stephen Harper
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: April 30
Economist
Pianist
Politician
Prime Minister Of Canada
City of Toronto
Stephen Joseph Harper
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Homosexuality
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Marriage
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It will come as no surprise to anybody to know that I support the traditional definition of marriage as a union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others, as expressed in our traditional common law.
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After all, enforced national bilingualism in this country isn't mere policy. It has attained the status of a religion. It's a dogma which one is supposed to accept without question...
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