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Each state from having either another state force a definition of marriage on it. unfortunately, the other part of the defense of marriage act that permits the federal government to continue to involve itself in the marriage business and define marriage for tax purposes, for example, has become over the intervening 14 years or so something government uses to force states to adopt its definition of marrying and that's why it really needs to be repealed. >> bob barr, sir, thanks for coming on today. we appreciate your time. >> it's always a pleasure. thanks for having me. as congress debates a...