Words: Edwards supports legal access to abortion. “I believe in a woman’s right to choose, but I think this is an extraordinarily difficult issue for America. … I believe the government should not make these health-care decisions for women - I believe they should have the freedom to make them themselves.”

Actions: Edwards voted AGAINST banning partial-birth abortion (1999) and AGAINST maintaining the ban on military base abortions (2000). Kate Michelman, a pro-choice activist (and former leader of NARAL) is a senior campaign adviser. NARAL Pro-Choice America has given Edwards a rating of 100%.

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