[SoFloFreeper]

Known as a conservative and a strict constructionist in legal circles, Clement also has eased fears among abortion-rights advocates. She has stated that the Supreme Court "has clearly held that the right to privacy guaranteed by the Constitution includes the right to have an abortion" and that "the law is settled in that regard."

When, where and in what context was this quote? This is the first I've seen of such a turn of phrase by Clement.

[RicocheT]

Let's not bash Clement on the basis of a MSM story, remember the left likes to pull our chains and trick us to eat our own.

If we have the facts on Clement, carefully post here and educate us as to her stance on important issues. Don't just rely on the press hogwash.

[Oliver Optic]

Edith Clements confirmation hearing ... written responses to questions from Senator Kennedy:

Question 2B: Do you believe the constitution contemplates a ``right to privacy''?

Answer: Yes, as I stated in my responses to the follow-up questions asked by Senator Kohl, I do believe that the Constitution contemplates a right to privacy. The Supreme Court has repeatedly held that the Constitution encompasses a right to privacy.

Question 2C: Do you believe the constitutional right to privacy encompasses a woman's right to have an abortion?

Answer: The Supreme Court has clearly held that the right to privacy guaranteed by the Constitution includes the right to have an abortion. The cases handed down by the Supreme Court on the right to abortion have reaffirmed and redefined this right, and the law is settled in that regard. If confirmed, I will faithfully apply Supreme Court precedent.

Let the parsing begin.

[rollo tomasi]

Those were Clement's responses to Sen. kennedy's questions during her confirmation hearing.