As of July 17, 2013, 14 out of 194 countries allow same-sex couples to marry: the Netherlands (2000), Belgium (2003), Canada (2005), Spain (2005), South Africa (2006), Norway (2009), Sweden (2009), Argentina (2010), Iceland (2010), Portugal (2010), Denmark (2012), Uruguay (2013), New Zealand (2013), and France (2013). Same-sex marriage is legal in some jurisdictions of Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

As of July 17, 2013, gay marriage has been legalized in the following 14 states

Great speech!

is said... I agree, Sharee, and thank Senator Dillard for standing up for the silent majority in Illinois that want to see traditional marriages strengthened overall. If Senator Dillard believes what he said, he would make an excellent governor.

d... I am so proud of Sen. Dillard for his strong pro-marriage stand.