Abortion Quote by Ronald Reagan
“Make no mistake, abortion-on-demand is not a right granted by the Constitution. No serious scholar, including one disposed to agree with the Court's result, has argued that the framers of the Constitution intended to create such a right.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Supreme Court Decision, 1980
The Constitution does not explicitly grant a right to abortion, and scholars argue the framers did not intend such a provision.
In simple terms: Abortion is not a constitutional right.
Key Takeaway
Recognize legal limits of constitutional text.
Themes
law
rights
constitution
Mood
serious
analytical
Type
legal
political
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- legal education
- public advocacy
- court litigation
Key Concepts
originalism
judicial interpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- Should the Constitution be amended to address modern issues?
- How do societal values influence legal rights?
A Different Perspective
Constitutional interpretation can evolve through amendments or judicial precedent.
