Washington D.C., Apr 30, 2009 / 09:43 am
At last night's prime time press conference, President Obama responded to a question about abortion by saying that he hopes to “tamp down” some of the “anger” cause by his pro-abortion decisions. Pro-life organizations are doubtful this will happen, saying that “abortion advocates clearly have an open door” at the White House.
Obama, celebrating his first 100 days in office, spoke about the economy, swine flu, and a host of other topics facing the nation. After concluding his speech, he was asked by Ed Henry of CNN about the “controversy” he has caused among Catholics for his pro-abortion stance and his upcoming commencement speech at Notre Dame.
The reporter reminded Obama that he had said during the campaign that it was “above his pay-grade” to comment about when life begins, but now that he is President, his “pay-grade is a little higher.”
Obama laughed at the question and then told the reporter that his abortion stance has been “very consistent,” adding that abortion is a “moral and ethical issue.” He also said that those who are “pro-choice” make a “mistake” when they suggest abortion is “simply an issue about women’s freedom.”