Jacques-Alain Bénisti (born 10 April 1952) is a member of the

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. He represents the

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department, and is a member of the

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. In 2011, Benisti created controversy when he publicly equated the legalization of same-sex marriage and bestiality to the legalization of

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1952 births Living people The Republicans (France) politicians Mayors of places in Île-de-France Deputies of the 12th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 13th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic Deputies of the 14th National Assembly of the French Fifth Republic {{France-politician-UMP-stub