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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 31, 2009
7:09 PM

CONTACT: PFAW

Drew Courtney or Josh Glasstetter
Phone: 202-467-4999
Email: media@pfaw.org

PFAW Statement on Assassination of George Tiller

WASHINGTON - May 31 - Dr. George Tiller, a physician who has been targeted for years for his willingness to provide abortion procedures often in the most difficult circumstances, was assassinated today in his church in Kansas.  People For the American Way President Michael B. Keegan issued the following statement:

“I am deeply saddened by the killing of Dr. Tiller.  He was a man who was dedicated to the belief that all women deserve access to safe reproductive health services including abortion.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, his friends, and his community.

“People have a right to disagree about abortion, but it’s impossible to separate today’s tragedy from the violent language that has been directed for years at doctors like George Tiller.  Those who have inflamed emotions and dehumanized their opponents around the issue of abortion should take pause before they continue such dangerous rhetoric.”

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