Rick Garcia Quotes (14 Quotes)

This has nothing to do with public policy. It has everything to do with right-wing politics.

The key was them making their free throws (14-for-18). We've been consistent all year, but tonight we were having trouble finding the basket.

If they were so concerned with marriage, why aren't they promoting a constitutional ban on divorce Divorce is a threat to heterosexual marriage. Gay people are not.

It's about time. It's completely out of control and someone needs to exert some leadership.

They will always question the results of our polling. We challenge them... Let's have a joint poll and ask the voters of Illinois what they think about tampering with our Constitution.

I know that he has said things in the past that have been offensive to some groups of people - gays, in particular to Jews. But I think that the invitation from the Nation of Islam to Jews and to gays may be a step in the right direction. I took it as such.

We stand by those numbers, because those numbers have been reflected in other polls nationally. Opposition to the amendment ran across every region of the state, every age group and (Republicans, Democrats and Independents).

It took 30 years for it (the Legislature) to pass something as simple as protecting people on the basis of sexual orientation. On one hand, the Illinois General Assembly should be commended for recognizing all Illinoisans should be treated the same. But on the other hand, what the hell took so long

Illinois is not a trendsetter, but it's not a right-winger. We're not Massachusetts or California, but we're certainly not Alabama or Tennessee.... Illinoisans are reasonable people. We are cautious, but we want to do the right thing.

I found her to be just a really good commission member and embody what the commission is all about.

The political world now recognizes that there is a gay and lesbian vote. Our numbers are significant and we can make a difference in these races.

Minister Farrakhan may be softening his harshness toward Jews and gays. The proof is in the pudding. If I'm sitting there and there's a tirade against Jews or against gays or against Mexicans or against anybody, then I'll have a completely different opinion.

Clearly, marriage doesn't need to be protected from gay people. It is gay people who need to be protected from anti-gay bigots.

The governor's commission has a long history of doing educational work and community outreach.