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“This is an issue we have dealt with privately for many years, and we are pained to see it become public,” the parents’ statement said. “Since it has, one thing should be clear: Liz has always believed in the traditional definition of marriage. She has also always treated her sister and her sister’s family with love and respect, exactly as she should have done. Compassion is called for, even when there is disagreement about such a fundamental matter and Liz’s many kindnesses shouldn’t be used to distort her position.” - www.nytimes.com