Title: Democratic Party on Abortion
Headings: Democratic Party on Abortion
Democratic Party on Abortion
Support repeal of the global gag rule
Strongly and unequivocally support Roe v. Wade
Invest in stem cell and other medical research
Pursue embryonic stem cell research
Support right to choose even if mother cannot pay
Choice is a fundamental, constitutional right

Content: Bush has rejected the calls from Nancy Reagan, Christopher Reeve & Americans across the land for assistance with embryonic stem cell research. We will reverse his wrongheaded policy. Stem cell therapy offers hope to more than 100 million Americans who have serious illnesses-from Alzheimer’s to heart disease to juvenile diabetes to Parkinson’s. We will pursue this research under the strictest ethical guidelines, but we will not walk away from the chance to save lives and reduce human suffering. Source: The Democratic Platform for America, p.29 , Jul 10, 2004
Support right to choose even if mother cannot pay
Because we believe in the privacy and equality of women, we stand proudly for a woman’s right to choose, consistent with Roe v. Wade, and regardless of her ability to pay. We stand firmly against Republican efforts to undermine that right. At the same time, we strongly support family planning and adoption incentives. Abortion should be safe, legal, and rare. Source: