Fredipedia: The Definitive Fred Thompson Reference
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Posted on 06/18/2007 2:19:35 PM PDT by wagglebee
Kansas City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Fred Thompson hasn't announced his candidacy for the GOP nomination for president, but he looked like one when addressing the National Right to Life convention last week. Thompson sent a video message to the 1,200 attendees and said he opposed both abortion and embryonic stem cell research.
The video showed the former Tennessee senator with his wife and two young girls and he told pro-life advocates that his family helps him appreciate pro-life values.
“When I was in the Senate a lot of people would come to see me and it usually would have to do with business matters or financial matters," Thompson said. "When you came to see me, I always knew it was about something much more important than that, the most important thing of all in this World and that is life."
"I must say that those issues are even more profound to me as the years go by. Jeri and I have truly been blessed," the well-known actor added.
Thompson said he has been pro-life at least since he first ran for the Senate in 1994 and received National Right to Life's endorsement and that he's been with the pro-life movement ever since.
"On abortion related votes I’ve been 100 percent," Thompson explained saying he's voted against federal funding for abortion, Roe v. Wade and partial-birth abortion -- a procedure he called "infanticide."
The potential presidential candidate also spoke extensively on the issue of embryonic stem cell research for the first time since the buzz built up about the possibility of him running.
His comments put him in line with the pro-life movement at a time when other candidates who oppose abortion, like John McCain or Tommy Thompson, favor the destructive science.
"On stem cell research, I’m for adult stem cell research not stem cell research where embryos of unborn children are destroyed. It looks to me like there is a lot of promising developments as far as adult stem cell research is concerned anyway and we don't need to go down that other road," Thompson said.
Thompson said "one of the proudest moments" he's had was when President Bush asked him to help guide the confirmation process of Chief Justice John Roberts, who has already sided with the pro-life movement in two abortion-related cases and is thought to be in favor of reversing Roe.
"I think he’s going to go down as the best Chief Justice that this country has ever had," Thompson said.
LifeNews.com was present at the convention and his video speech was very well-received by the pro-life advocates there, as he received a standing ovation.
Sam Brownback, Mitt Romney and Ron Paul also spoke to convention-goers last week.
All GOP candidates were invited to address the crowd and Duncan Hunter planned to attend but couldn't make it and Mike Huckabee and John McCain both said they had scheduling conflicts.
I've read his paper, I've also heard him speak.
Saying he is pro-life is akin to saying Hillary ("safe, legal and rare") Clinton is pro-life.
I've heard, time after time, Rudy speak about abortion, over and over again, and until he ran for president, he was consistant.
Support abortion, and make sure it is taxpayer funder, and unrestricted. I also remember him speaking, quite clearly, about his opposition to banning partial birth abortion.
If people are going to say he is lying, its because for years, he was adamant about his position, and now he has a paper and is stating something else, and note, he has not, as of yet stated he wants abortion outlawed.
Actually, far from stating he wants abortion outlawed, he's actually stated he believes in state-funded abortions.
Rudy has flatly stated he is pro-choice on many occasions.
And...in 5...4...3..2...1...
A Fred detractor!
States and voters can no more allow abortion than they could legalize slavery. The "send it back to the states" notion is not only bogus, but impossible. Either the woman has the right to choose, or the child in her womb has the right to life. The latter is the only basis for overturning Roe.
This is an issue of constitutional rights, no matter the pendulum's swing. Therefore, Thompson's anti-Roe/pro-choice position is untenable.
What would be a “tenable” position for you then? And don’t refer me to what a candidate BELIEVES about the subject. What could a President DO in the executive office that would make his position tenable for you?
Here, I'll do the homework:
Rudy's 12 Commitments: I will keep America on offense in the Terrorists' War on Us. I will end illegal immigration, secure our borders, and identify every non-citizen in our nation. I will restore fiscal discipline and cut wasteful Washington spending. I will cut taxes and reform the tax code. I will impose accountability on Washington. I will lead America towards energy independence. I will give Americans more control over and access to healthcare with affordable and portable free-market solutions. I will increase adoptions, decrease abortions, and protect the quality of life for our children. I will reform the legal system and appoint strict constructionist judges. I will ensure that every community in America is prepared for terrorist attacks and natural disasters. I will provide access to a quality education to every child in America by giving real school choice to parents. I will expand America's involvement in the global economy and strengthen our reputation around the world. (June 18, 2007)
Sure not a pro-abortion position, is it?
Okay, I’m gonna say this one more time, since I really AM insterested in your response. Rudy is FOR state-funded abortions.
Please send private e-mail with name of what you are smoking and where it is available.
See my post No. 30 and Rudy’s list of 12 positions (posted on this thread) and post any inaccuracies I have made. Rudy is the only candidate to proffer a plan to reduce abortion. If that’s inaccurate, let me know.
LMAO. We got a live one, Jim.
Even the Court has admitted that the woman has no right to choose if the unborn child has the right to life. It's that simple.
I understand that. But what I want to know is what a President can DO that would be tenable for you.
Please, read the post previous to yours before you spout off with false innuendo. I think Rudy’s plan to promote adoption is commendable, or are you against that, too?
Fredipedia: The Definitive Fred Thompson Reference
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Hillary Clinton.
No. Rudy IS for state funded abortions.
Please explain to me how you’re going to get a Constitutional Amendment passed. It’s not going to happen.
Hillary hopes for thin ankles, too.
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