US Called 'Heroic' For Opposing Abortion At Population Summit
(CNSNews.com) - The United States has faced a steady stream of opposition for its stance against abortion at a population conference in Bangkok, Thailand, this week, but several pro-life groups are applauding the Bush administration for its courage.
As the Fifth Asian and Pacific Population Conference winds down Tuesday, the U.S. delegation continues to oppose language like "reproductive health services," which is viewed as encouraging abortion. Similar terms were included in the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development agreement.
Abortion supporters and opponents view the Bangkok conference as an important step leading up to the 10-year review of the 1994 agreement that was reached by 179 countries in Cairo. Several other regional meetings are planned, and the language could play a role at those gatherings.
The Population Research Institute, an organization opposed to...