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On the recordOctober 23, 1992
No, no. The answer is no to all of the above. But I do oppose abortion. You know, I think it's wrong to have 28 million abortions over the last few years. I don't believe you ought to have abortion for a--put it this way: If a 13-year-old kid can't even get her ears pierced without parental approval, don't you think we ought to have some restraints? Don't you think that that kid ought to have to get permission from the parents? I believe in adoption. I believe in life. I know my position isn't particularly popular with some, but this is something I feel in my heart; take your case to the American people. But no, on the criminal penalties you're talking about. Deficit Reduction
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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