U.S. Draws Jeers for Abortion Comments at UN

Reuters ^ | March 4, 2005 | Deborah Zabarenko

[Antoninus]

However, top U.S. delegate Ellen Sauerbrey drew boos from the audience, which included some of the 6,000 activists who came from around the world, when she commented on Washington's interpretation of the document. "We have stated clearly and on many occasions ... that we do not recognize abortion as a method of family planning, nor do we support abortion in our reproductive health assistance," Sauerbrey said.

Culture of Death freaks on parade. In 40 more years, these idiots will have aborted themselves out of existence.

[oldtimer]

I cannot conceive of a worse punishment than for those who murder babies.

[MHGinTN]

Get the UN out of America, post haste.

[Kitten Festival]

I just want 'em nuked. There's no reason for this kind of abuse. It's clearly a signal of a larger problem. We should only like those who like us back. Offer the UN abortion-loving scum a choice of jail or 48 hours to get out. Then just do it.

[lizma]

kudos to Ellen for stating the country's stance on the issue,

Ellen's a tough cookie. I'm glad to see that she's been assigned to this job.

[Blackyce]

It's not a treaty.

[GeronL]

not this one, but others are