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June 6, 2007

Giuliani questioned about bishop / Photo, Audio

Journal photo / John Freidah
Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani responds to reporters' questions after a fundraiser at Waterplace Restaurant in Providence.

PROVIDENCE -- Republican presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani arrived at a Providence fundraiser shortly after noon today and was promptly grilled by the waiting press about Providence Bishop Thomas J. Tobin's recent criticism of Giuliani's support for abortion rights.

The former New York City mayor laughed and said, "After last night, I'm not going to say anything about that."

He was referring to last night's debate in New Hampshire when lightning struck at the same time that Giuliani was asked about Tobin's criticism, which has attracted national attention.

Among other things, Tobin wrote in the diocese newspaper, "Rudy’s public proclamations on abortion are pathetic and confusing. Even worse, they’re hypocritical."

But Giuliani also said he's been clear in his position, and that voters could use that information to decide whether to support him.

Giuliani, a Roman Catholic, says he is personally opposed to abortion – but he does not believe that he, or the government, should impose that view on others. He noted today that abortions decreased and adoptions increased in New York City while he was the mayor.

Audio: Hear Giuliani speak about Tobin's reaction today

-- With reports from projo.com staff writer Kate Bramson

Your turn: Do you support Bishop Tobin’s view on politicians’ stands on abortion?

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