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Gay Marriage Debate #748311

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Feb 11, 2004
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(White House: John Roberts) The political battle over the gay marriage issue in this election year examined; details given about President Bush’s and presidential contender Senator John Kerry’s different views on a constitutional amendment defining marriage; scenes shown from a demonstration outside the Massachusetts state capitol; CBS News/”New York Times” poll results cited. [White House press secretary Scott McCLELLAN – says the president believes strongly in the sanctity of marriage.] [George Washington University Forrest MALTZMAN†- says the Bush strategy is to frame Kerry as a liberal.] [Freedom to Marry president Evan WOLFSON†- says the Constitution should not be used for discrimination.]

Reporter(s):
Rather, Dan;
Roberts, John
Duration:
00:02:00

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