Abortion

May 31, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson issued the following statement on the murder of Dr. George Tiller:

“I was deeply saddened to learn that Dr. George Tiller, a well-known provider of and advocate for women’s health care, was gunned down this morning at his church in Wichita, Kansas. With his murder, we are robbed not only of a dedicated and courageous physician, but also of a husband, father and neighbor. On behalf of all New Yorkers, I would like to express my deepest condolences to Dr. Tiller’s family, friends and community. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.    » read more »

NEW YORK, NY – May 31, 2009 -- Cecile Richards, President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, today issued the following statement on the murder of reproductive health care provider Dr. George Tiller in Wichita, KS.

The entire Planned Parenthood family is deeply saddened by the murder of Dr. George Tiller. While he was not a Planned Parenthood provider, he was an integral part of our community and his loss is felt by all of us. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and those close to him who are suffering a personal tragedy.    » read more »

January 22, 2009 -- “It’s truly a new day for women’s health — and the health and well-being of their families. This year, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade comes just two days after the historic inauguration of President Obama, a pro-choice president committed to protecting and strengthening women’s health.

“While we know there will be efforts in states across the country to undermine a women’s right to make personal health decisions, we believe that the American people have said clearly that they are ready for a new day. They are ready to put the divisive politics of the past behind them and ready to move forward with commonsense solutions to our pressing national problems.    » read more »

January 22, 2008 -- Today, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean issued the following statement on the 35th anniversary of Roe. v. Wade:

"As we mark the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade today, Democrats stand solidly in support of women and their right to make important life decisions about their health care.    » read more »

January 22, 2008 -- Chicago, IL -- Senator Barack Obama today released the following statement on the 35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.

"Thirty-five years after the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade, it's never been more important to protect a woman's right to choose. Last year, the Supreme Court decided by a vote of 5-4 to uphold the Federal Abortion Ban, and in doing so undermined an important principle of Roe v. Wade: that we must always protect women's health.    » read more »

1/22/2008 -- The Hillary Clinton campaign today reinforced its commitment to protect a woman’s right to make the most fundamental decisions about her life and health and announced a comprehensive agenda for women’s reducing unintended pregnancy and enhancing access to reproductive health care. The announcement comes on the 35th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade and follows the news of the endorsement of WCLA - Choice Matters, one of the oldest pro-choice advocacy organizations in the nation.    » read more »

Jan 22, 2008 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – John Edwards released the following statement on the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

"Roe v. Wade was an important step on the road to full equality, opportunity and dignity for women. On the 35th anniversary, it is important to reflect how far we've come as a nation, but more importantly how far we still have to go.    » read more »

01/22/2008 -- WASHINGTON DC – Senator John Kerry reasserted his support for Roe v. Wade, and all those who fight every day to protect a woman’s right to choose, today the 35th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision. Kerry’s first speech on the Senate floor was in support of women’s reproductive rights, and he continues to push for strong and unbroken abortion rights to this day.    » read more »

January 22, 2008 -- Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today on the 35th anniversary of Roe V. Wade:

“Today we recognize the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade—a cornerstone of the women’s reproductive rights.

“On this day in 1973, the Supreme Court recognized that a woman has the power and fundamental right to choose what happens to her body and, by extension, her future.    » read more »

January 22, 2008 --"Today we recall the 35th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, in which the United States Supreme Court upheld the right of a woman to make the fundamental decision of whether and when to bear a child. This anniversary not only offers us an opportunity to reflect on the past 35 years, but the responsibility to look ahead and ask what we must do to continue to protect a woman’s right to control her own reproductive health decisions here in New York.    » read more »

January 11, 2008 -- McLean, VA - Today the Rhode Island Right to Life Federal PAC endorsed Senator Fred Thompson for President.

"The RI Right to Life Federal PAC will do all it can to assist in the nomination of Fred Thompson for President," said Rita Parquette, Executive Director of Rhode Island Right to Life. "Fred Thompson will do everything he can to protect the lives of the unborn, the elderly, the disabled and the sick if he becomes the next president of the United States."    » read more »

January 14, 2008 -- Little Rock, AR –John Stemberger, a leading voice in the conservative movement of Florida has switched his personal endorsement in the race for the Republican presidential nomination from former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson to former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee.

Stemberger will be co-chairing the Mike Huckabee Faith and Family Values Coalition for Florida, it was announced today after he informed the Thompson campaign of his decision.    » read more »

January 12, 2008 -- LITTLE ROCK, AR -- The Right to Life of Montana Political Action Committee has endorsed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee in the race for President of the United States.

"Governor Huckabee's stance on the sanctity of life has always been clear and consistent, without wavering. No candidate has a stronger record on the sanctity of life than Mike Huckabee," said State Chairman Steve Daines.    » read more »

December 18, 2007 -- McLean, VA - Today Fred Thompson received the endorsement of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, the Minnesota affiliate of the National Right to Life Council.

"MCCL has joined NRLC and many state affiliates in endorsing Fred Thompson," said Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Executive Director Scott Fischbach. "His record and his positions on issues affecting life have earned Thompson our support for president."    » read more »

December 16, 2007 -- Romney's Claim : "...every piece of legislation which came to my desk in the coming years as a Governor, I came down on the side of preserving the sanctity of life."

- Mitt Romney, Meet the Press 12/16/07

Fact Check

· Romney's health care legislation provides taxpayer-funded abortions for a co-pay of just $50.    » read more »