Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 11, 1976
I think abortion is wrong, and I think that within the present ruling of the Supreme Court that everything possible should be done to minimize the need for abortions, and I will do that.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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News Conference in New York City Following a Meeting with Senator Adlai Stevenson III

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