Jens Spahn Quotes

#1. Let's not ask whether the parents are gay or heterosexual. The important thing is who the best parents are in each individual case.

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#2. Being gay is not a political accomplishment in itself. It's not enough to constitute a political platform.

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#3. It's ridiculous to insinuate that the social recognition of homosexual civil unions damages families or the institution of marriage.

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#4. As conservatives, we can only be glad if two people legally take responsibility for each other, in good times and bad.

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#5. I'm a devout individual so I remain faithful to my church.

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#6. The reality is that most gay couples don't want to adopt a child. Those who do, though, are often prepared to devote themselves entirely to their adoptive child.

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#7. I didn't choose to be gay. It would be more accurate to say that it was determined by nature.

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#8. Anyone who still feels today that he has to lead a double life because he's gay is driven by a fear that I think is unfounded.

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#9. State governor is certainly nothing to be sneered at! But I don't think that there are still limits here. A gay man could presumably also become chancellor.

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#10. A number of individuals tried to make my homosexuality a topic of debate. I admittedly found that rather upsetting.

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#11. I've always felt at home in the Church. Catholics are often more laid back than they are given credit for - presumably because at the back of their minds they realize that, if necessary, they can always confess everything to their local priest.

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#12. I've never made a secret of my homosexuality.

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