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    Greg Abbott‏Verified account @GregAbbott_TX 26 Jun 2015

    Marriage was defined by God. No man can redefine it. We will defend our religious liberties. #tcot

    7:40 AM - 26 Jun 2015
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    4,470 replies 5,729 retweets 8,559 likes
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      2. Jack Pattillo‏Verified account @jack_p 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @GregAbbott_TX

        .@GregAbbott_TX You make me sad to be a Texan. I'm proud of my country & happy for my friends who can express their love legally. #LoveWins

        46 replies 320 retweets 1,332 likes
      3. Samantha Ireland‏ @ireland_sam 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @jack_p

        @jack_p @GregAbbott_TX DAMN STRAIGHT JACK! True Texans know who marriage is for- EVERYONE #EqualMarriage #AustinPride #LoveIsLove #LoveWins

        1 reply 5 retweets 33 likes
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      2. Brian “UN Climate Change Report” Gaar‏Verified account @briangaar 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @GregAbbott_TX

        .@GregAbbott_TX That's like saying driver's licenses must be issued by Harry Potter

        9 replies 70 retweets 291 likes
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      2. Milt Shook‏ @MiltShook 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @GregAbbott_TX

        @GregAbbott_TX Do you have ANY concept that you just violated your oath of office, genius? BTW, God never defined CIVIL marriage.

        1 reply 0 retweets 15 likes
      3. Shirley C‏ @ghhshirley 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @MiltShook

        Shirley C Retweeted Brian M. Rosenthal

        @MiltShook Change in tone: https://twitter.com/brianmrosenthal/status/614524079622623233 … @GregAbbott_TX

        Shirley C added,

        Brian M. RosenthalVerified account @brianmrosenthal
        .@GovAbbott's office now trying to clarify that his gay marriage directive wouldn't deny benefits to any gay couples: pic.twitter.com/squ43NjaAp
        1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
      4. Milt Shook‏ @MiltShook 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @ghhshirley

        @ghhshirley @GregAbbott_TX I hate to break it to him, but this ruling doesn't just mean marriage licenses. It means ALL married couples same

        2 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
      5. Shirley C‏ @ghhshirley 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @MiltShook

        Shirley C Retweeted R. Saddler  📎 🗽 🌊

        @MiltShook This is a beautiful pic from today.https://twitter.com/Politics_PR/status/614505016997609472 …

        Shirley C added,

        R. Saddler  📎 🗽 🌊 @Politics_PR
        So two guys in their 80s just walked into a Dallas court and got married #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/dXEd4zm9IB
        0 replies 3 retweets 3 likes
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      1. Kerrington‏ @LikelyErudite 27 Jun 2015
        Replying to @GregAbbott_TX

        @GregAbbott_TX Oh... well... then let's do go & see what this magical bib-ly of yours has to say shall we?pic.twitter.com/ZwKeWQR0WK

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      1. TXEileen‏ @TXEileen 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @GregAbbott_TX

        @GregAbbott_TX Maybe you should represent a church rather than the state of Texas, Governor. #MarriageEquality is the law of the land.

        0 replies 4 retweets 15 likes
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      2. J. "On His Hero's Journey" Kelly‏ @jkellyca 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @GregAbbott_TX

        .@GregAbbott_TX nice, from a man who laid his hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. Simple - equal dignity under law.

        2 replies 0 retweets 7 likes
      3. Victor Valles G.‏ @vvalles77 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @jkellyca

        @jkellyca @GregAbbott_TX wouldn't it be better to swear with the hand on THE CONSTITUTION?

        2 replies 0 retweets 3 likes
      4. J. "On His Hero's Journey" Kelly‏ @jkellyca 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @vvalles77

        .@vvalles77 not sure that one can "swear" on anything but the Bible. But I'm not an expert. Neither is @GregAbbott_TX.

        3 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      5. Satya.‏ @texpatsabroad 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @jkellyca

        @jkellyca @vvalles77 @GregAbbott_TX I think in a court you can swear on the Torah or the Qu'ran.

        2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      6. J. "On His Hero's Journey" Kelly‏ @jkellyca 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @texpatsabroad

        @texpatsabroad @vvalles77 @GregAbbott_TX spiritual talismans, then. NOT the Constitution. Separation of church and State.

        2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
      7. Satya.‏ @texpatsabroad 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @jkellyca

        @jkellyca @vvalles77 _TX I think if @GregAbbott is wearing polyester or eating pork tacos we're all in trouble.

        0 replies 0 retweets 4 likes
      8. End of conversation
      1. AthenaFatale‏ @AthenaFatale 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @GregAbbott_TX

        @GregAbbott_TX My mother and her fourth husband totally agree with you on the sanctity of marriage! The rest of the country, not so much...

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      1. james 💀 👻 🎃‏ @millahthekillah 26 Jun 2015
        Replying to @GregAbbott_TX

        @GregAbbott_TX I didn't support voting for you, and your religious views have no place in OUR government.

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