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same-sex marriage today. ironically, his hand was forced by his own vice president and by gay and lesbian financial supporters who felt it was time the president clarify exactly where he stands. >> i had hesitated on gay marriage, in part because i thought civilians would be sufficient. >> reporter: today, president obama became the first sitting president to declare that he believes gays and lesbians should be able to legally marry. up until now, he has been unwilling to support same-...

this is the "cbs evening news" with scott pelley. >> pelley: good evening. president obamas stand on same-sex marriage completed its evolution today, changing from opposition to support. in 2004, running for the u.s. senate, he said marriage should be between a man and a woman. later, as president, he said his position was evolving. today, he endorsed same-sex marriage. his declaration does not change any law. 41 states ban same-sex marriage, including north carolina, which voted the b...

shore for renewable development. i will add to that, if you could confirm that it is true that 68 million acres of undeveloped off shore oil and on shore oil leases are active. i just wanted to thank all three of you very much for your time and answers. >> madam -- >> yes. never mind. you have a second panel. well proceed to that. >> ok. thank you. . . >> alexander and phillippe costaeau look at the sustainability of the worlds oceans. today on c-span, and live a joint news conference ...