Abortion and Obama’s first few days

Posted on January 24, 2009 
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President ObamaHere was President Obama’s statement on abortion yesterday, released late in the day:

“On the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are reminded that this decision not only protects women’s health and reproductive freedom, but stands for a broader principle: that government should not intrude on our most private family matters. I remain committed to protecting a woman’s right to choose. …”

– Justin Taylor at Between Two Worlds provides the text of the President’s statement as well as some reflections.