What is the gag rule?
See reply #62 for an explanation of his "preposterously unclear statement"
REINSTATING THE GLOBAL GAG RULE
As one of his first actions in office, George Bush put in place the global gag rule, restricting international health care organizations from providing or even advising on the option of abortion, even in countries where choice is legal and even if the woman's life is in danger. This action would be unconstitutional in our own country and is unconscionable to impose on women and families around the world. In August 2003, the Bush Administration extends the Global Gag Rule to include the entire State Department budget.