He has just said he doesn't remember them, and since they were from about the same timeframe, it seems reasonable that he held those positions and wasn't just giving them in error...that is, that he was against the Freedom of Choice Act, etc., but was uncomfortable on banning all abortions. Yet since then, he has become 100% pro-life. I also think that the historical record emphasizes even more that he pushed for federalism even back then.
And he has even said this issue has meant more to him since seeing the sonogram of his daughter.
So what's the crime in being glad that he's gotten more conservative on these issues?!?
**"I believe that government should not interfere with individual convictions and actions in this area."
1994: Fred Thompson endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee
2007: Fred Thompson endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee