Ken Mehlman

“Allowing all loving, committed couples to join in marriage will strengthen our communities and our country.”

“In every state, we will be on the ground, we will be in the communities, we will be talking to people, and we will be listening to them.”

“It is very important for the Republican party to be viewed as a party that is inclusive and that is welcoming to all people.”

“I'm a Republican, and I believe in the Republican ideals of liberty, personal responsibility, and a strong national defense.”

“I can't change the fact that I wasn't in a place personally where I was ready to talk about this, but I can change what I do now.”

“It's not a matter of 'what is.' It's a matter of 'what can be.'”

“We need to have a conversation that is inclusive and that is respectful of different points of view.”

“If we're going to win this struggle, we're going to have to be on offense.”

“One of the things I've learned is that it's important to be true to yourself.”

“It's a question of trying to do the right thing. And for me, the right thing is to be honest, and the right thing is to stand up for what I believe in.”