 Díaz's opposition to same-sex marriage continued in 2008, when he vowed to vote against same-sex marriage legislation.In May 2009, Díaz led a rally against same-sex marriage in front of the New York City office of Governor David Paterson; the rally was attended by an estimated 20,000 participants.While Díaz has been an outspoken opponent of same-sex marriage, a November 2009 New York Times states that Díaz "love[s]" his gay and lesbian relatives, but "[doesn't] believe in what they are doing."