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Some notable quotes:
Some notable quotes:
I didnt know you had families, remarked Romney to the group, according to Wilson.
For about 20 frustrating minutes, say those in attendance who Boston Spirit interviewed recently, they shared their stories, pled their case, and tried to explain how equal marriage would protect them and their families. Romney sat stone-faced and almost entirely silent.
Is there anything else? Romney asked when they finished. With that, the meeting was over.
It was like talking to a robot. No expression, no feeling, recalls David Wilson, one of the plaintiffs in the case who met with Romney that day. People were sharing touching stories, stories where youd expect recognition in the other persons face that they at least hear what youre saying that theres empathy. He didnt even shake his head. He was completely blank.
I looked him in the eye as we were leaving, recalls Goodridge. And I said, Governor Romney, tell me what would you suggest I say to my 8 year-old daughter about why her mommy and her ma cant get married because you, the governor of her state, are going to block our marriage?
His response, according to Goodridge: I dont really care what you tell your adopted daughter. Why dont you just tell her the same thing youve been telling her the last eight years.
Then in May 2006, Henry got a phone call from Romneys chief of staff. A Commission press release touting the Youth Pride parade had been sent out on stationery that included the governors name in its sidebar. This placed Romneys name on the same page as the word transgender. He was not happy. He was going to shut down the Commission. Just like that. The end.