Obama Calls For 'Open Minds' Amid Abortion Debate [video 4 min 28 sec]
President Obama tackled the divisive issue of abortion this past weekend [at the University of Notre Dame’s graduation of the class of 2009], urging people on all sides of the debate to seek common ground.
Obama said even though supporters and opponents of abortion rights may have "irreconcilable" differences, the two camps should still treat one respectfully, with what he called "open hearts and open minds."
"Maybe we won't agree on abortion, but we can still agree that this heart-wrenching decision for any woman is not made casually," Obama said. "So let us work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions." He suggested work on reducing unintended pregnancies, encouraging adoption and supporting pregnant women.
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Obama said even though supporters and opponents of abortion rights may have "irreconcilable" differences, the two camps should still treat one respectfully, with what he called "open hearts and open minds."
"Maybe we won't agree on abortion, but we can still agree that this heart-wrenching decision for any woman is not made casually," Obama said. "So let us work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions." He suggested work on reducing unintended pregnancies, encouraging adoption and supporting pregnant women.