With Birth Certificate Release, Obama Urges Shift in...

Name: With Birth Certificate Release, Obama Urges Shift in...
Uploaded: 2011-04-27T22:00:00Z
Duration: P693S
Description: In response to revived, high-profile skepticism about his U.S. citizenship, President Obama released his long-form birth certificate Wednesday -- again showing he was born in Hawaii -- and said he didn't have time for "silliness." Jim Lehrer and The Washington Post's Dan Balz discuss whether the "birther" issue is now settled.

Clip: 04/27/2011 | 11m 33s

In response to revived, high-profile skepticism about his U.S. citizenship, President Obama released his long-form birth certificate Wednesday -- again showing he was born in Hawaii -- and said he didn't have time for "silliness." Jim Lehrer and The Washington Post's Dan Balz discuss whether the "birther" issue is now settled.

Aired: 04/27/11

Rating: NR

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