But to the question. The comments that I made were perhaps in my words, but it is not my intention to pass judgment on anyone as to whether or not an abortion should take place. It has never been, never was, never will be, my position. I was simply stating that a patient was not forced to have an abortion without an anesthetic if they did not want to have an abortion without an anesthetic, and I had explained that to the reporter. Unfortunately, that did not come across as I had intended it.
Tony Whitford on Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
In the Legislative Assembly on March 25th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
Question O351-12(2): Clarification Of Minister's Public Statement On Abortions
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 24th, 1992
Page 444
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