"Goodbye"
Posted on 04/24/2007 6:49:03 PM PDT by Mr. Brightside
Archives of Rudolph W. Giuliani, 107th Mayor
Opening Remarks to the N.A.R.A.L. "Champions of Choice" Lunch
The Yale Club, Thursday, April 5th, 2001
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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 wonder how much money he helped the abortion industry raise at that luncheon.
I’m proud to be part of the 35%
It is a down and desperate time if we are caught between this man and Hillary or Obama.
Any videos of Fred Thompson speaking to the NARAL crowd? Raising money for them? Praising Margret Sanger?
“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.”
So Rudy supports ethnic cleansing?
My first thought. Except I never believed the 65% figure.
Rudy is not conservative, nor is he a Republican.
He was a good sheriff for NYC.
But that’s about it.
I'd be more conserned if Rudy would have said that today.
Any Rudybots want to try and spin this one?
Yeah—when this one gets out, let’s see how well he does with the base.
Good grief. This kills his chance of beating Hillary. Giuliani cannot win because he alienates the pro-life vote like this. Pro-life voters, believe me I know, will stay home before they vote for someone like this.
Yeah, I think it is inflated too.
Toast. He’s completely toast.
I don’t think you’re going to FIND any Rudybots after this.
"Goodbye"
No offense meant, but with your handle, how in the world can you give Mr. Rudy support?
Well, that does it for me, that seals it. I had some modicum of support for Giuliani, as a potential GOP candidate, I had wanted to hear his position from his own mouth, and current views. Asked and answered. (Does it work if I ask for a million dollars?) So ends my support, proud to be in the 35% (if that low number can be taken as true).
it seems Guiliani is doing data dumping to “clintonize” his past.
IOW you dump ALL the dirty laundry as early as possible so as we get closer to Feb 8, 2008 it becomes “old news.”
Remember, you don't beat anyone by saying "I'm not (fill in the blank) vote for me!" This was tried by Kerry, Gore, and Dewey, and it failed everytime.
This is why the MSM is pushing Guiliani and why they FEAR OUTRIGHT any inspiring conservative candidate.
They want to “harmonize” the parties so it does not matter who wins.
Rudy Rhodman Guiliani vs. Hillary Guiliani Clinton.
Im not giving Rudy support. Im hoping Fred Thompson jumps in. To deny the American people have moved to the right politically since April 2001 is in no way giving anybody support. Unless you're a "politics above truthfulness" type of guy.
Does he think he can pick up enough democrat votes to make up for lost conservative votes?
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