Bush promises to veto any pro-choice legislation

It's official: President Bush wants you to know that he's still doing all he can to attack a woman's right to choose.

Just days ago, President Bush sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi threatening to veto "any legislation that weakens current federal policies and laws on abortion, or that encourages the destruction of human life." (Politico.com, 5/3/07) This includes any measures that “allow taxpayer dollars to be used to be used as well.

Bush essentially told the new Congress that he wants to continue denying millions of women access to essential medical services, including family planning and safe, legal abortion.

Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America said, "George W. Bush essentially told the new Congress that he wants to continue denying millions of women access to essential medical services, including family planning and safe, legal abortion, even if it means jeopardizing their health. Just how is that 'pro-life'?"

Indeed.

This letter shows just how out of touch Bush is with reality. Americans are tired of hypocritical, divisive attacks on a woman's right to choose. That's why we voted the anti-choice congressional leadership out of office in November.

By throwing down the gauntlet, Bush refuses again to support pro-choice, pro-prevention bills like:

The Freedom of Choice Act, which would codify Roe v. Wade and guarantee the right to choose for future generations of women.

The Prevention First Act, which would help women prevent unintended pregnancy and reduce the need for abortion by increasing funds for family-planning services, assuring contraceptive equity in health-insurance plans, and improving women's access to emergency contraception.

Both bills have cosponsors from each political party and broad public support.

Take action:

1. Contact your members of Congress and ask them to stand firm against Bush's threats and cosponsor the Freedom of Choice and Prevention First Acts.

2. Read more about the story.

3. Forward this action to your friends and ask them to get involved.