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Gay Marriage Debate / California, New Mexico / Bush #749031

CBS Evening News for Friday, Feb 20, 2004
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(Studio: Dan Rather) The continuing long lines of gay couples waiting to get married in San Francisco and the granting of marriage licenses to same-sex couples in Sandoval County, New Mexico, noted; scenes shown from San Francisco and Bernalillo, New Mexico.

(San Francisco: Vince Gonzales) The reaction to the gay marriages featured; scenes shown of protestors and gay weddings; details given about the push in many states to ban same-sex marriage. [San Francisco city attorney Dennis HERRERA†- says the city & county of San Francisco is going on offense.] [Liberty Counsel president Mathew STAVER†- comments on the belief that marriage is one man, one woman.] [In New Mexico, newlywed Melissa JAMESON†- comments on having the state recognize her marriage.] [President BUSH – says he is troubled by what he’s seen.] [San Francisco Mayor Gavin NEWSOM†- says this was going to be an issue regardless of the actions in San Francisco.] [Heterosexual bride Kanjana CHONGPIYALERT†- comments on the gay marriages.]

(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(White House: Bill Plante) Bush’s response to the gay marriages featured; details given about the likelihood that he will endorse a constitutional amendment.

Reporter(s):
Rather, Dan;
Gonzales, Vince;
Plante, Bill
Duration:
00:03:20

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