\u201cOf course I believe that abortion is wrong, that it\u2019s killing innocent life,\u201d he said. \u201cI also believe, however, that those who are against abortion should be consistent.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf my choice is between a person who makes room for abortion, but who is really pro-life in terms of justice in the world, peace in the world, I will prefer him to somebody who doesn\u2019t support abortion but who is driving millions of people in the world to death,\u201d Onaiyekan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a whole package, and you never get a politician who will please you in everything,\u201d he said. \u201cYou always have to pick and choose.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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