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May 18, 2009

Obama Addresses Abortion Debate at Notre Deame
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During his commencement address at the University of Notre Dame,
President Barack Obama called on both sides of the abortion debate to
tone down their rhetoric and search for common ground.

President Obama: The fact is, at some level, the views of the two camps
are irreconcilable. Each side will continue to make its case to the
public with passion and conviction. But surely we can do so without
reducing those with differing views to caricature.”

About forty people were arrested at Notre Dame Sunday protesting
President Obama’s support of abortion rights.



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