Washington D.C., Sep 12, 2009 / 13:41 pm
Officials with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have welcomed President Barack Obama’s September 9 address on health care reform, singling out for praise his statements regarding help for the uninsured and the prevention of federal funds for abortion.
During his Wednesday address on health care reform, the president said he wanted to clear up a “misunderstanding.”
“Under our plan, no federal dollars will be used to fund abortions, and federal conscience laws will remain in place,” he stated.
Two officials with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) responded to the speech in a Thursday press release.
"We especially welcome the President's commitment to exclude federal funding of abortion, and to maintain existing federal laws protecting conscience rights in health care,” said Richard Doerflinger, Associate Director of Pro-Life Activities at the USCCB.