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Title: McCain fought money on teen pregnancy programs
Post by: Sandy on September 02, 2008, 10:00:03 AM
McCain fought money on teen pregnancy programs

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QuoteMcCain's position on contraceptives and teen pregnancy issues has been difficult to judge on the campaign trail, as he appears uncomfortable discussing such topics. Reporters asked the presumptive GOP presidential nominee in November 2007 whether he supported grants for sex education in the United States, whether such programs should include directions for using contraceptives and whether he supports President Bush's policy of promoting abstinence.

"Ahhh, I think I support the president's policy," McCain said.

When reporters pressed McCain whether the government should provide contraceptives or counseling on contraceptives, he replied, "You've stumped me." McCain said later that he was sure he opposed government spending on contraceptives.

Title: Re: McCain fought money on teen pregnancy programs
Post by: Secretgirl on September 02, 2008, 10:12:30 AM
As me supporter of cautious intime life I found it atrocious and irresponsible all these kind of anti-contraceptive programs and opinions. We live in the 21st century.