Love is a great thing and on this Valentine’s Day I salute all couples who are expressing their affection for one another. I also have a wish for those who are not in a relationship with someone that soon they will find love, happiness and peace. Everyone should have someone to love and live well with.

To my friends who are in the LGBTQ community I support your human right to love the person you choose. It’s important you have that freedom and that opportunity. Many of you are celebrating the right to marry in this country. I hope for that freedom everywhere.

God bless each of you no matter your orientation or status.