George Smith was one of few remaining doctors in U.S. offering late - term abortions . He had been hired in 1993 and lived under the constant threat of violence . He left early on confirmation papers for head of health and human services . ` ` Third - trimester abortion is simply a form of abortion , '' Tiller said in 1999 .
George Tiller was one of few remaining doctors in U.S. offering late-term abortions . He had been shot in 1993 and lived under the constant threat of violence . He made mark on confirmation process for head of health and human services . `` Third-trimester abortion is simply a part of abortion , '' Tiller said in 1999 .