Senator Paul McKinley issued the following statement on the ruling:

"I am surprised that Judge Hanson granted this summary judgement dismissing the case without hearing testimony from expert witnesses. This ruling is a disservice to Iowans and Iowa traditions as we like to hear all sides before a decision is made. I truly hope that Judge Hanson did not have a predetermined or biased opinion on this volatile issue."

"During the previous debate with Democrats on a constitutional amendment declaring marriage as a union of a man and a woman, many Democrats argued that a constitutional amendment was unnecessary because the Iowa law already took care of the issue. Most Republicans believed a constitutional amendment was necessary because all it takes is one person in a black robe to declare the law invalid. Yesterday, our concerns were validated."