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At his press conference, this morning President Bush indicated he supported the over-the-counter sale of the morning-after pill.<\/a><\/p>\n

Here’s the transcript:<\/a><\/p>\n

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Last question. Stretch. Who are you working for, Stretch? <\/p>\n

Q Washington Examiner. <\/p>\n

THE PRESIDENT: Oh, good. Glad you found work. (Laughter.) <\/p>\n

Q Thank you very much. Mr. President, some pro-life groups are worried that your choice of FDA Commissioner will approve over the counter sales of Plan B, a pill that, they say, essentially can cause early-term abortions. Do you stand by this choice, and how do you feel about Plan B in general? <\/p>\n

THE PRESIDENT: I believe that Plan B ought to be — ought to require a prescription for minors, is what I believe. And I support Andy’s decision. <\/p>\n

Thanks for letting me come by the new digs here. They may be a little too fancy for you. <\/p>\n

Q We’d be happy to go back. <\/p>\n

Q Are we coming back? <\/p>\n

THE PRESIDENT: Absolutely, you’re coming back. <\/p>\n

Q Can we hold you to that? <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

"Andy" = FDA Commissioner Dr. Andrew Von Eschenbach <\/p>\n

The USCCB statement on Plan B, issued in early August. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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