Reply #241: Sen. Clinton Rips Bush on Family Planning

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Guardian

Tuesday January 25, 2005 3:16 PM

By MARC HUMBERT

Associated Press Writer

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton complained the Bush administration was shortchanging family planning efforts and said that may be causing abortion rates to go up.

In a speech to about 1,000 fellow abortion rights supporters Monday, the New York Democrat said all sides on the issue should work together to reduce the number of abortions.

``Yes, we do have deeply held differences of opinion about the issue of abortion, and I for one respect those who believe with all their hearts and minds that there are no circumstances under which any abortion should ever be available,' the former first lady said.

``There is an opportunity for people of good faith to find common ground in this debate. We should be able to agree that we want every child born in this country to be wanted, cherished and loved,' she added.
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