dr. joseph lowery giving the benediction at the historic inauguration of president obama. own as the dean of the civil rights movement, a founding member of the southern leadership conference with dr. t martin luther. the march on washington, freedom rides challenging laws across the jim crowe south, and the 1965 march for voting rights. at 90 years old, he is still making an impact. he joined us when we kicked off his rally. this year, aimed at new voter suppression. >> one of the things we cannot ever been in this crowd, and not understand, is holy ground. and we are here understanding that we are sent on a holy mission. >> and just this week, he and i joined other civil rights leaders in supporting brother obama's stand on same sex marriage with other brothers and sisters into the movement. 60 years into the struggle, he is still fighting for the rights of the powerless. standing not for one, but for all. joining me now, reverend dr. joseph lowery, it's an honor to have you with us. >> it's my honor, i'm happy to be here with you. >> why do you take a position supporting