Statement on the Murder of Dr. George Tiller
May 31, 2009 4:48:00
Statement on the Murder of Dr. George Tiller from Planned Parenthood Minnesota, North Dakota South Dakota President and CEO Sarah Stoesz
We are deeply saddened and shocked to learn of Dr. George Tiller's murder today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
We denounce this act of unspeakable violence and brutality and remain steadfast in our commitment to provide health care to every woman that relies on Planned Parenthood. Obviously, the health and safety of our patients and staff is paramount.
Dr. Tiller had been harassed by abortion opponents for much of his career - his clinic was burned down, he was shot in both arms by an abortion protestor, and he was recently targeted for investigation with a jury acquittal coming just a few months ago. None of this stopped the courageous Dr. Tiller from providing women and their families with abortion care they needed.
Dr. Tiller's death is a profound loss for women and their families across the country and an immeasurable loss to those working to ensure women have access to all safe, legal health care, including abortion, even in some of the most difficult circumstances. We mourn with his family and with our entire community.
STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT ON THE MURDER OF DR. GEORGE TILLER
I am shocked and outraged by the murder of Dr. George Tiller as he attended church services this morning. However profound our differences as Americans over difficult issues such as abortion, they cannot be resolved by heinous acts of violence.
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