As usual, our esteemed media failed and continue to ignore the Bush Administration's admirable effort in this area, which have been reduced by the Obama Administration. Given their respective track records, conservatives have it all over the 'bleeding heart liberals!'
Well stated, President Bush understood the sanctity of life and the importance or recognizing the dignity in each soul.
Unfortunately, few understand this anymore. As our society become increasingly secular we lose our spiritual intelligence. Few understand that without the recognition of the right to life and the dignity of each soul that there is no real basis for individual freedom as a transcendental right. That is what sets American philosophy apart from all the other forms of governance.