Question: When Bush ran for Congress in 1978, he opposed a Human Life Amendment. In Congress in 1977, Gore voted for the Hyde Amendment which says abortion 'takes the life of an unborn child.' Were these changes of heart sincere, or just political opportun
Submitted from Jenny of Bakersfield, California through USATODAY.com (10/22/00)
Answer from Patrick J. Buchanan:
Bush's Pro-Life Stance Hollow
The rhetoric and records of both Al Gore and George W. Bush do not match up.
Governor Bush claims to be pro-life, yet his record in Texas is not solidly pro-life and his rhetoric is hollow.
He will not commit to appointing pro-life justices to the Supreme Court. Three of the four judges he appointed to the Texas Supreme Court overturned a pro-life law he signed. During the debates he was unwilling or unable to condemn the human pesticide RU-486 and has walked away from the position of life during this campaign. His unwillingness to stand up for life throughout the campaign is an indication of how willing he will be to do so as President.
Vice President Gore was pro-life in many instances before being chosen as the V.P. nominee by Bill Clinton. However, he seemingly has no problem with the change. He forcefully and frequently discusses his new position favoring abortion on demand. Whether the change was due to political gain or personal conversion, Vice President Gore is now completely on the side of abortion on demand.
I am 100% pro-life, will appoint only pro-life federal judges and Justices to the Supreme Court and will work for a ban on RU-486. I have been consistent on this issue all my life. I will never be afraid to stand up for the sanctity of human life.
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