Into the Lion's Den: Obama Calls for Fair-Minded Words on Abortion

"Maybe we won't agree on abortion, but we can still agree that this heart-wrenching decision for any woman is not made casually, it has both moral and spiritual dimensions. So let us work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions, let's reduce unintended pregnancies. Let's make adoption more available. Let's provide care and support for women who do carry their children to term. Let's honor the conscience of those who disagree with abortion, and draft a sensible conscience clause, and make sure that all of our health care policies are grounded not only in sound science, but also in clear ethics, as well as respect for the equality of women." -- Barack Obama

— Speaking at the commencement ceremony at Notre Dame

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Into the Lion's Den: Obama Calls for Fair-Minded Words on Abortion