Rep. Mike McLane on same-sex marriage court decision

House Republican Leader Mike McLane

Salem, OR – House Republican Leader Mike McLane (R-Powell Butte) today issued the following statement in response to today’s federal court ruling regarding same-sex marriage:

“For those that believe marriage is a religious covenant, the origin of which predates America, today’s federal court ruling won’t change that. For those that believe marriage is a legal union between two people that is recognized and enforced by our state government, today’s ruling is a logical extension of the Supreme Court’s ruling last summer. Our society must embrace both views. My hope is that the process of reconciliation in Oregon will continue as we move forward with respect for each other.”