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"Since assuming the presidency, I've made it my mission to maintain the rights and freedoms we so enjoyed prior to [[Cylon Attack|the attack]]. | "Since assuming the presidency, I've made it my mission to maintain the rights and freedoms we so enjoyed prior to [[Cylon Attack|the attack]]. One of these rights has now come into direct conflict with the survival of the species. And I find myself forced to make a very difficult decision. The issue is stark. The fact is that if the civilization is to survive, we must, must repopulate this [[The Fleet (RDM)|fleet]]. Therefore, I'm issuing an executive order. From this day forward, anyone seeking to interfere with a birth of child, whether it be the mother...or a medical practitioner, shall be subject to criminal penalty. Thank you."<br> | ||
--President [[Laura Roslin]]'s | --President [[Laura Roslin]]'s address to the Fleet on the issue of abortion (''[[The Captain's Hand]]'') | ||
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"Since assuming the presidency, I've made it my mission to maintain the rights and freedoms we so enjoyed prior to the attack. One of these rights has now come into direct conflict with the survival of the species. And I find myself forced to make a very difficult decision. The issue is stark. The fact is that if the civilization is to survive, we must, must repopulate this fleet. Therefore, I'm issuing an executive order. From this day forward, anyone seeking to interfere with a birth of child, whether it be the mother...or a medical practitioner, shall be subject to criminal penalty. Thank you."
--President Laura Roslin's address to the Fleet on the issue of abortion (The Captain's Hand)