36 Years After Roe, Obama Affirms Support for Choice

Thousands protest on anniversary of landmark abortion ruling
By Drew Nelles,  Newser Staff
Posted Jan 22, 2009 4:57 PM CST
36 Years After Roe, Obama Affirms Support for Choice
With the Capitol in the background, abortion opponents march to the Supreme Court in Washington today to mark the 36th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling.   (AP Photo)

President Obama acknowledged the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade today by reaffirming his support for the abortion rights that ruling secured, CBS reports. “I remain committed to protecting a woman’s right to choose,” Obama said in a statement, adding that, regardless of political persuasion, reducing unwanted pregnancies should be a common aim. Anti-abortion activists marked the anniversary with protests on the National Mall. (More President Obama stories.)

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