Off the Record

Just asking...

By Phil Lawler (bio - articles ) | November 01, 2003 10:22 AM

Since sometime in 1999, President Bush has been saying that he's anxious to sign a ban on partial-birth abortion.

Since October 22, he's had the opportunity to do so. But he hasn't done it yet.

What is he waiting for? Just wondering...

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  • Posted by: Sterling - Nov. 02, 2003 9:29 PM ET USA

    Aw, c'mon, he should just sign the bill already.

  • Posted by: frjimc - Nov. 02, 2003 9:11 AM ET USA

    C'mon, Phil, please? As much as I admire and respect what you and this magazine are doing, do we not decimate ourselves when we harp on the failings of our allies? I mean, President Bush may not yet have acted, and he may not act as quickly as we'd like, but he IS a politician, after all. So, although 'The Amen' will spew the lukewarm from His mouth (Rev 3:15), Jesus also said, "he who is not against us is with us." (Mark 9:40), and Bush IS giving a cup of cold water to His little ones.

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