Marriage Amendment Necessary

• By Rep. Marilyn Musgrave
• Special to Roll Call
• March 26, 2004, 1:18 p.m.

As the lead sponsor of the Federal Marriage Amendment in the House, I have spoken with Americans across the country about the importance of defending the traditional definition of marriage. I have spoken with many legal experts who agree that the traditional definition of marriage is likely doomed unless we amend the Constitution.