Supports equal rights minus the use of marriage for gays
Q: Would you support or oppose a ban on same-sex marriages? And why?
A: I do support the federal Defense of Marriage Act. I do believe that marriage is between a man and a woman and that it should be kept that way. And I would fight to keep it that way
It is a critical cultural, religious concept in our society. I do support civil unions, and I do support equal rights minus the use of marriage for same-sex couples.
This is an issue that really highlights why I am being criticized by some in this campaign. I do agree that the Defense of Marriage Act was good legislation. I would support it. Marriage is between a man and a woman.
And I will do everything that I can as a US senator to keep the law that way. But we do have to express tolerance and support for same-sex couples as well.
Source: 2004 NY Senate Debate, excerpted in NY Times
Oct 17, 2004
Supports national gay civil unions law
Mills says he wants Federal legislation mandating a national gay civil unions law. It would impose gay civil unions on all 50 states. He told the newspaper this is a good idea because state laws might differ otherwise.
Source: Dr. Marilyn O'Grady's Acceptance Speech
Jun 5, 2004
Reduce regulations on private sector
Indicate which principles you support concerning employment and Affirmative Action Issues
Reduce state government regulations on the private sector to encourage investment and economic expansion.
Source: 2000 New York State Legislative NPAT
Jul 2, 2000
Include sexual orientation in discrimination & hate crimes
Q: Should New York include sexual orientation in its anti-discrimination laws?
A: Yes.
Q: Require that crimes based on gender, sexual orientation, or disability be prosecuted as hate crimes?
A: Yes.
Source: 2000 New York State Legislative NPAT
Jul 2, 2000
Restrict marriage to one man and one woman
Q: Should New York restrict marriage to a relationship only between a man and a woman?
A: Yes.
Source: 2000 New York State Legislative NPAT
Jul 2, 2000
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