Scott Brown on Gay Marriage

Summary

Senator Brown has asserted in his campaign literature that marriage is between a man and a woman. He has also stated that the matter is a state issue and should be handled there.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

When the effort began to repeal the don't ask, don't tell policy, Senator Brown stated that it would be premature to repeal the rule until the pentagon had completed their investigation.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

In May of 2010, Senator Brown released a press statement noting that it would be premature to act on don't ask, don't tell.

May 25 2010
Senator Scott Brown Statement On 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) released the following statement regarding the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell law:

“It would be premature to act on a repeal of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' law at this time. The Pentagon is still in the midst of its study of the matter, and its report is due in December. For some time now, I have been seeking the opinions and recommendations of service chiefs, commanders in the field, and, most importantly, our junior soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.

“I believe we have a responsibility to the men and women of our armed forces to be thorough in our consideration of this issue and take their opinions seriously. I am keeping an open mind, but I do not support moving ahead until I am able to finish my review, the Pentagon completes its study, and we can be assured that a new policy can be implemented without jeopardizing the mission of our military.”

2010 Campaign Website Statements

Marriage

I believe marriage is between a man and a woman. States should be free to make their own laws in this area, so long as they reflect the people's will as expressed through them directly, or as expressed through their elected representatives. 

Sponsored and Cosponsored Legislation

This representative has not been identified as sponsoring or cosponsoring significant legislation related to this title.

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