BUSH ON SSM (IN OHIO WEDNESDAY)

THE PRESIDENT: I got into politics and I ran for governor of my state because I would not stand by and watch another generation of students miss out on the opportunity of America. (Applause.) And when I came to Washington, I made schools my top domestic priority. If you are a Democrat who believes in strong public schools that teach every child, I'd be honored to have your vote. (Applause.)

Americans of both political parties have always had respect and reverence for the institution of marriage. (Applause.) Never in our history has marriage been a partisan issue, and it's not a partisan issue today. Yet, many Democrats look at my opponent and wonder, where is his commitment to defending the basic institution of civilization. He says he supports marriage, but he will do nothing to defend it.

AUDIENCE: Booo!

THE PRESIDENT: My opponent even voted against the Defense of Marriage Act, which defined marriage as between a man and a woman, and two-thirds of the Democrats in the Senate supported it, and my predecessor, Bill Clinton, signed it into law. On the issue of protecting marriage, the Senator from Massachusetts is outside the mainstream of America, and outside the mainstream of the Democratic Party. (Applause.)

I believe that our society must show tolerance and respect for every individual. Yet, I do not believe this commitment to tolerance requires us to redefine marriage. (Applause.) If you are a Democrat who believes that marriage should be protected from activist judges, I'd be honored to have your vote. (Applause.)

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