Let's pass civil unions!
Some of us tried very hard, but it didn't get done last year. This year, let's do it. Let's pass civil unions!
Source: 2013 Colorado State of the State address
, Jan 10, 2013
Against amending Constitution to ban gay marriage
He backs legal recognition of same-sex couples. In 2004, he spoke up against efforts to amend the U.S. Constitution to ban gay marriage even though as
Denver mayor he was under no obligation to address the federal issue.
Source: WhoRunsGov.com, profile on John Hickenlooper
, Nov 9, 2011