Abby Johnson Quotes

If they are opposed to abortion, they should be for preventing unintended pregnancies.

The biggest obstacle was mixing abortion with overpopulation. These are two things that have nothing to do with each other.

35 percent of U. S. births in the last 5 years were the result of unintended pregnancies …. That’s no surprise given recent efforts to reduce access to birth control, sex education, and abortion in this country.

Facts have never made any difference to birth control opponents, because in their minds, the use of contraceptives is itself irresponsible and immoral.

Contraceptives should be used on every conceivable occasion.

The FDA is redefining birth control as abortion. The FDA is setting the bar higher for this kind of drug.

The truth is that contraception saves lives, prevents unplanned pregnancies, improves outcomes for children and reduces the number of abortions.

Reproductive freedom is a fundamental human right. We therefore oppose government interference in the reproductive decisions of Americans.

The Methodist Church believes that responsible contraception is a welcome means towards fulfillment in marriage, the spacing of children, and the need to avoid pregnancy altogether, for example for medical reasons.

In America, access to birth control is controlled by those who never use it.

No government should dictate whether or when we should have children….Reproductive freedom is a basic human right.

Abortion is part of being a mother and of caring for children, because part of caring for children is knowing when it is not a good idea to bring them into the world.

Thoughtful education programs and access to effective forms of contraception are key to preventing unplanned pregnancy.

Contraception has to be available for anybody who needs it.

Sex education classes are like in-home sales parties for abortions.

Is it a recent occurrence that women have tried to control when and if they reproduced? Absolutely not. By 2000 B.C., there was worldwide use of herbal potions to prevent pregnancy. Condoms were made from animal bladders.

I used to think it a pity that her mother rather than she had not thought of birth control.

Margaret Sanger didn't just introduce the idea of birth control into our culture at large, she freed women from indenture to their bodies.

We believe in funding family planning because it helps to prevent unintended pregnancy. We believe that a woman considering an abortion should not be forced to have an ultrasound against her will.

We want better reasons for having children than not knowing how to prevent them.

The public likes to think that women only care about contraception.

When I was president, I announced and I still maintain that I can live with Roe v. Wade. I did everything I possibly could as president under that ruling, which I don't think ought to be changed, to minimize the need for abortions. I think every abortion is a result of a horrible series of errors on the part of people involved.

It pains me deeply to see members of my own party attempting to legislate women's health and contraception choices.

Contraceptives have a proven track record of enhancing the health of women and children, preventing unintended pregnancy, and reducing the need for abortion.

Personally, I'd be really glad to have a national conversation about whether to outlaw most forms of birth control. For once, the kids and their grandparents would find themselves on the same side.