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Santorum: Same-sex marriage undermines marriage, faith (DesMoinesRegister)

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Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum capped a tour of western Iowa Monday by urging Republicans to rely on faith and family to stand up against the government.

Speaking to about 190 people at the Lyon County Republican dinner, Santorum pledged to continue his fight against same-sex marriage.


“The reason the left has gone after same-sex marriage is because it’s a two-fer,” Santorum said. “When you redefine marriage, you cheapen marriage. You make it into something less valuable, less special … [and] it is a sure bet that will undermine faith.”

Congressman Steve King, who spoke earlier in the evening, sounded similar themes, speaking of the “timeless values” of northwest Iowans — God, the Constitution and family.

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Complete article at Des Moines Register : http://bit.ly/iSlF34