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First Presidency statement: Constitutional amendment

Published: Saturday, July 10, 2004

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The First Presidency issued the following statement on July 7. This is a statement of principle in anticipation of the expected debate over same-gender marriage. It is not an endorsement of any specific amendment.

"The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints favors a constitutional amendment preserving marriage as the lawful union of a man and a woman."