I make it a practice to never get involved in the discussion of abortion, especially with men. You heard what you wanted hear.
Allen spoke clearly and plainly while Russert peppered him with questions.
He's for state's rights.
He explained his state's version and stands by it.
He voted YES to the federal funding of Abortions.
http://www.acuratings.org/ratingsarchive/1992/hse_utwy.html
22. "Gag Rule" Override - Vote to override President Bush's veto of a bill allowing tax-payer funded family planning clinics to promote using abortion as a family planning method. Override failed 258-169 (two-thirds majority required), 10/2/92. ACU opposed the override.
(hat tip theworkersarefew,this vote occured while in the house in 92)