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Barack Obama: I am not somebody who promotes same-sex marriage, but I do believe in civil unions.

On the recordJune 20, 2011
I am not somebody who promotes same-sex marriage, but I do believe in civil unions.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama clarifies his stance on same-sex marriage and expresses support for civil unions.

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