Bill Clinton: “Absolutely not. And it would have been wrong to do that. Then people would say, ``Well, why don't you put brain surgery…”

“Absolutely not. And it would have been wrong to do that. Then people would say, ``Well, why don't you put brain surgery in there; why don't you put appendectomies in there; why don't you put other surgeries in there?'' And that would have sparked a whole reaction. They would say, ``Why are we giving special preference to one kind of procedure over all others?'' This will guarantee that most plans will cover abortions. Now, there will be religious exemptions, which there are today. Catholic churches or other religious groups that have health plans don't have to cover it; doctors who have religious--don't have to do it. But if a doctor and a woman decide that that is an appropriate pregnancy- related service under this plan, then it can be provided. Health Care Cost Estimates”