Posted on 03/29/2005 4:39:09 PM PST by Former Military Chick
Mar. 29, 2005 - First lady Laura Bush said Tuesday the government was right to have intervened in the case of Terri Schiavo, a severely brain-damaged Florida woman whose case has stirred national debate about life and death issues.
"I just feel like the federal government has to be involved," Mrs. Bush said. "It is a life issue that really does require government to be involved."
Mrs. Bush commented on the Schiavo case aboard a plane bound for Afghanistan, where she was to promote education and women's rights.
Schiavo's husband, Michael, has waged a long court battle with his parents-in-law, contending his 41-year-old wife, who has been in a persistent vegetative state since 1990, would not want to live that way. Schiavo's parents, on the other hand, have been pleading with the U.S. Congress, Florida lawmakers, federal judges and in courts in Florida to have their daughter's feeding tube reinserted.
"I am not surprised over the debate," Mrs. Bush said. "I think it's an issue that, you know, everyone is concerned about and interested in.
"I'm sorry for the family that it has to be so public. This is such a very, very difficult time for them and for everyone who watches Terri."
Mrs. Bush said she has been encouraged to hear that the case has prompted more people to inquire about living wills.
"I think that is really good," she said. "The president and I have living wills and, of course, our parents do. They wanted us always to be aware of it. I think that it is important for families to have opportunities to talk about these issues."
Too bad Jeb doesn't have a living will for his political career.
After 11 days state sponsored torture depriving an innocent woman of water...and food
She finally found her voice?
Better late than never but why now?
Political cover.
Good for Laura Bush, she get's it.
I think government should get involved in the lives of the millions of overweight Americans.
Because she's trapped in a plane with a load of journalists and there was no way to avoid it. I don't blame her at all for not speaking out. Whatever she says, someone will cut her off at the knees without waiting to hear what she has to say.
This past week has been the saddest of my life watching my fellow Freepers eat each other alive, and watching them turn on those who stood for Terri long before they knew she existed.
Nice.
Really nice.
I don't know what is more disgusting. People cheering Terri's Death, or people who hate the Reps for not being God.
Thank you Mrs. Bush.
Is Luara the president? Looks to me like she is on our side, I think that is great. Every little bit helps.
This quote is the equivalent of an over the shoulder remark. As she leaves the country for something "more important", she makes a weak statement in support of legislation.
Thanks for #9.
He said long ago that he wasn't seeking office after his second term as governor.
Why hell, even Jesse Jackson sees the truth on this one. This is the only time I can ever remember agreeing with Jesse on anything.
Amen, Amen
The President has said plenty but your hate for him just doesn't allow you to hear.
Zealots are never happy with people who don't have the same level of intensity.
Sorry to learn you missed the law passed by Congress and signed by the President.
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