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Attorney: "I believe I heard you testify that you believe that that video was -- the video of yourself -- was edited to show the worst possible parts of the conversation. Did I hear that correctly?"

Gatter: "Yes."

Attorney: "What did you consider to be the worst possible parts of the conversation that were edited into this -- this video?"

Gatter: "I think they edited out the part where I mentioned multiple times that we were not permitted to accept any compensation over and above our expenses. I believe they edited out portions where I was definitive about that.

I believe they left in lighthearted comments meant not to be taken seriously, that were later twisted to be used against Planned Parenthood and myself. So yes, I believe there were several areas in which editing occurred."

Attorney: "What particular lighthearted comments were left in to give an incorrect impression, Dr. Gatter?"

It should be noted that Planned Parenthood's lawyer objected to this question but the judge overruled the objection and allowed her to answer. Gatter replied: "I believe I made a comment about joking about what I would receive in compensation, which was clearly meant to be not taken seriously."

Attorney: "And what was the comment, Dr. Gatter?"

Gatter: "I told them I wanted a Lamborghini."

Attorney: "And that (was) within the context of discussing the price that BioMax would be paying for fetal tissue. Correct?"

Gatter: "It was."

It’s all about $. It always was, whether abortion was legal or illegal. When I was a teenager (the olden times) the arguments for legalizing these murders were based on coat hangers and back alleys and other sinister descriptions when, in fact, most illegal abortions were performed by doctors who just needed cash. Yes, they probably weren’t your Marcus Welby or Dr. Kildare type, but most likely had legitimate training and facilities. They, more than likely, just couldn’t build a viable practice because people didn’t like them. Abortion was their niche..