Quote by Stephen Harper

I don't believe an Alliance government should sponsor legislation on abortion or a referendum on abortion.

I don't believe an Alliance government should sponsor legisl

Summary

This quote suggests that the speakerâ€”a representative of an Alliance governmentâ€”opposes their government's involvement in legislation or referendums concerning abortion. It implies a personal view that the government should refrain from taking a political stance on abortion, keeping it separate from their policy agenda. The statement could arise from the speaker's belief in maintaining a neutral or non-interventionist approach on matters of reproductive rights.

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By Stephen Harper

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