Bill Clinton reveals abortion conversation with Ruth Bader Ginsburg before nomination
Former President Bill Clinton revealed Wednesday that he openly discussed the issue of abortion with the woman he would later make his first nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
"Abortion was a big issue in 1992 -- the right to choose. I was one of the first pro-choice Democrats to run since Roe v. Wade, who actually benefited from Roe v. Wade," Clinton said."Now, she didn't have to say anything about this. She knew this perfectly well that I was under a lot of pressure to make sure I appointed someone who is Simon-pure, which I had said was important.
In March 1993, five months before Clinton tapped her for the bench, Ginsburg delivered a lecture defending the court's decision in Roe but disagreeing with the rationale, arguing for a narrower ruling on the basis of equal protection.
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