Jimmy Carter actually said...

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.

Context

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

07/11/1976

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