Bush declares ‘Marriage Protection Week’

WASHINGTON — President Bush proclaimed Oct. 12–18 as Marriage Protection Week, an observance that also was promoted by conservative Christian groups.

“Marriage is a sacred institution, and its protection is essential to the continued strength of our society,” Bush said in the proclamation released Oct. 3. “Marriage Protection Week provides an opportunity to focus our efforts on preserving the sanctity of marriage and on building strong and healthy marriages in America.”

Defining marriage as “a union between a man and a woman,” Bush said his administration will seek to support the institution of by aiding couples in creating successful marriages and serving as good parents.

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