Political Quotes

“this amendment was offered on behalf of the Senator from Nevada and the Senator from New York, Senator Clinton. One of the most heated debates of recent years has been on the issue of abortion. People on both sides of the issue feel very strongly. They have argued, they have demonstrated, and they have protested with emotion and passion. The approval last week of a South Dakota law banning virtually all abortions has only intensified the already strong feelings on both sides of this issue. The issue is not going to go away very soon. And I doubt that one side will be able to suddenly convince the other to drop its deeply held beliefs. But there is a need--and an opportunity--for us to find common ground. Today, I am joining with Senator Clinton to propose an amendment that offers not only common ground but common sense. Whether you are pro-life or pro-choice, Democrat or Republican, our amendment advances two key goals which we should all share: No. 1, reducing the number of unintended pregnancies and the resulting abortions, No. 2, helping women have healthy pregnancies and healthy children. Our amendment will make sure that there is money available in the budget to enact policy to support these important goals. I repeat--reducing the number of unintended pregnancies and resulting abortions and helping women have healthy pregnancies and healthy children.…”