Today, the growing economic and social pressures in our country are putting millions of women, children and families at increased risk of abuse and neglect, especially when families are denied basic support services and economic opportunity.
Abortion on demand has, in my judgment, contributed significantly to an environment in our country in which life has become very cheap.
If our country is to reach a workable solution to the abortion issue, the Democratic party must be open to and tolerant of opposing views.