Posted on 02/05/2007 6:00:44 PM PST by Howlin
On right now...
Posted on 02/02/2007 9:55:01 PM PST by narses
As Delivered
Thank you very much for inviting me to say a few words of welcome. This event shows that people of different political parties and different political thinking can unite in support of choice. In doing so, we are upholding a distinguished tradition that began in our city starting with the work of Margaret Sanger and the movement for reproductive freedom that began in the early decades of the 20th century.
As a Republican who supports a woman's right to choose, it is particularly an honor to be here. And I would like to explain, just for one moment, why I believe being in favor of choice is consistent with the philosophy of the Republican Party. In fact, it might be more consistent with the philosophy of the Republican Party. Because the Republican Party stands for the idea that you have to restore more freedom of choice, more opportunity, more opportunity for people to make their own choices rather than the government dictating those choices. Republicans stand for lower taxation because we believe that people can make better choices with their money than the government will make for them, and that ultimately frees the economy and produces more political freedom. We believe that, yes, government is important, but that the private sector is actually more important in solving our problems.
So it is consistent with that philosophy to believe that in the most personal and difficult choices that a woman has to make with regard to a pregnancy, those choices should be made based on that person's conscience and that person's way of thinking and feeling. The government shouldn't dictate that choice by making it a crime or making it illegal.
I think that's actually a much more consistent position. Many Republicans support that position, but you don't hear that as often. For example, in a recent poll by American Viewpoint, 65 percent of Republicans supported changing the plank in the Republican platform that calls for a constitutional ban on abortion. That's 6.5 out of every 10 Republicans. And over 80 percent of Republicans believe that the decision with regard to an abortion should be made by a woman, her doctor, and her family rather than dictated by the government.
[Applause]
In any case, I just wanted you to know that many of my fellow Republicans stand with you on this issue. So I thank you, I thank NARAL for taking the lead in establishing freedom of choice for all of us, and as the Mayor of New York City, I thank you for being here in New York City.
I did. The next president of the United States.
Mayors don't have a veto pen; at least they don't in N.Y.C.!
Great news!
It was a good interview. Perhaps the touchiest position for me is abortion. My position on 'choice' isn't what his is, but I think his view on abortion is realistic in terms of what's possible in revising Roe, and de-federalizing the issue.
If you'd stop throwing up that same old tired boiler print, listened and learned, you might...
Nevermind.
See the NARAL speech. Comment. If you dare.
Opening Remarks to the N.A.R.A.L. "Champions of Choice" Lunch
(Archives of Rudolph W. Giuliani, 107th Mayor) ^ | The Yale Club, Thursday, April 5th, 2001
Posted on 02/02/2007 9:55:01 PM PST by narses
As Delivered
Thank you very much for inviting me to say a few words of welcome. This event shows that people of different political parties and different political thinking can unite in support of choice. In doing so, we are upholding a distinguished tradition that began in our city starting with the work of Margaret Sanger and the movement for reproductive freedom that began in the early decades of the 20th century.
As a Republican who supports a woman's right to choose, it is particularly an honor to be here. And I would like to explain, just for one moment, why I believe being in favor of choice is consistent with the philosophy of the Republican Party. In fact, it might be more consistent with the philosophy of the Republican Party. Because the Republican Party stands for the idea that you have to restore more freedom of choice, more opportunity, more opportunity for people to make their own choices rather than the government dictating those choices. Republicans stand for lower taxation because we believe that people can make better choices with their money than the government will make for them, and that ultimately frees the economy and produces more political freedom. We believe that, yes, government is important, but that the private sector is actually more important in solving our problems.
So it is consistent with that philosophy to believe that in the most personal and difficult choices that a woman has to make with regard to a pregnancy, those choices should be made based on that person's conscience and that person's way of thinking and feeling. The government shouldn't dictate that choice by making it a crime or making it illegal.
I think that's actually a much more consistent position. Many Republicans support that position, but you don't hear that as often. For example, in a recent poll by American Viewpoint, 65 percent of Republicans supported changing the plank in the Republican platform that calls for a constitutional ban on abortion. That's 6.5 out of every 10 Republicans. And over 80 percent of Republicans believe that the decision with regard to an abortion should be made by a woman, her doctor, and her family rather than dictated by the government.
[Applause]
In any case, I just wanted you to know that many of my fellow Republicans stand with you on this issue. So I thank you, I thank NARAL for taking the lead in establishing freedom of choice for all of us, and as the Mayor of New York City, I thank you for being here in New York City.
The chart is accurate and has NOT been refuted and it deserves to be placed in every thread that mentions that pro-abortion, pro-gay marriage, pro-amnesty, pro-gun confiscation, serial adulterer, pro-openly gay military, anti-second amendment liberal north east RINO lawyer. The reason that you hate it so much is that it expertly exposes Giuliani for the anti-Republican liberal that he is.
Since you weren't specific, I gather you're asking for links to my posts about Reagan signing abortion legislation and advocating for the passage of the Brady Bill.
Reagan signs most liberal abortion legislation in the nation at the time:
http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2004/6/10/160456.shtml
Reagan advocates for passage of Brady Bill:
http://www.totse.com/en/politics/right_to_keep_and_bear_arms/ronshelp.html
I just watched the replay. He said he is for domestic partner law and for gays to have equal rights...are you against that?
Politicians in search of office lie. Rudy has made solemn vows to three women. Two of them he has discarded. He is a liar. He is a corrupt RINO.
Not if one is an anti-Rudyite here, evidently.
The spammer in chief is at it again. This time the tricks are not working to move us to the Smokey Backroom.
Hi!
Are you home? LOL!
Over Hillary's cold, dead, political fingers, and that's the only way.
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Giuliani | Clinton | Dem Platform | GOP Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on Demand | Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Partial Birth Abortion | Supports Opposed NY ban |
Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Roe v. Wade | Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Taxpayer Funded Abortions | Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Embryonic Stem Cell Research | Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Federal Marriage Amendment | Opposes | Opposes | Opposes Defined at state level |
Supports |
| Gay Domestic Partnership/ Civil Unions |
Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Openly Gay Military | Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Defense of Marriage Act | Opposes | Opposes | Opposes | Supports |
| Amnesty for Illegal Aliens | Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Special Path to Citizenship for Illegal Aliens |
Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Tough Penalties for Employers of Illegal Aliens |
Opposes | Opposes | Opposes | Supports |
| Sanctuary Cities/ Ignoring Immigration Law |
Supports | Supports | Supports | Opposes |
| Protecting 2nd Amendment | Opposes |
Opposes | Opposes Supports bans |
Supports |
| Confiscating Guns | Supports Confiscated as mayor. Even bragged. |
Supports | Supports Supports bans |
Opposes |
| 'Assault' Weapons Ban | Supports | Supports | Supports | |
| Frivolous Lawsuits Against Gun Makers |
Supports Filed One Himself |
Supports | Opposes | |
| Gun Registration/Licenses | Supports | Supports | Opposes | |
| War in Afghanistan | Supports | Supports Voted for it |
Supports | Supports |
| War in Iraq | Supports | Supports Voted for it |
Supports Weak support |
Supports |
| Patriot Act | Supports | Supports Voted for it 2001 & 2006 |
Opposes | Supports |
Freedom is about authority. Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do and how you do it.
Rudy Giuliani
Nice pic. People need to see it. According to a USA Today poll, barely one in five Republicans knew that he supports abortion rights and civil unions for same-sex couples. Nearly as many thought he was "pro-life" as said he was "pro-choice." Their opinions changed greatly once they learned about his actions and statements.
Tonight would have been a good night to have Ann Coulter as the guest host on H&C.
Better red than dead, eh?
Yes, I've read the vanities. I also read a vanity by JR before the November election that said the WOT and national security were the most important items and I agree with THAT.
Social issues should be left to the states.
LIBERALS are afraid oif Rudy just like you are and for the same reasons ... he's gonna WIN.
You mught want to reconsider your allies. LOL!
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