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Posted: Monday, 29 June 2009 3:10PM
Burris: Marriage for "perpetuation of the species"
Steve Miller Reporting
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CHICAGO (WBBM) -- Senator Roland Burris was at Chicago's Gay Pride Parade yesterday, declaring his support for civil unions but saying marriage is for "perpetuation of the species."
WBBM's Steve Miller reports Gay activists say it may have been the first time a sitting U-S senator has attended a Gay Pride Parade in Chicago.
Men and women in T-shirts reading "Fight for Marriage Equality" stood near Senator Burris, but the senator says he's not ready to embrace gay marriage.
"My concept of marriage is a male and a female for the perpetuation of the species, for children to be born and identify the bloodline and the heritage.
"But I'm pretty sure, as things are moving along, that that will probably change."
Burris says he supports civil unions.
Also at the parade was Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who says she's considering running for the senate seat. Madigan says she also supports civil unions.
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