Yesterday Was 39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Yesterday was the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion nation wide.  Rallies by abortion opponents were held in Lafayette Park across from the White House. (CNN) The U.S. Conference of of Catholic Bishops announced the National Prayer Vigil For Life scheduled for yesterday and today at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington. Yesterday President Obama issued a Statement (full text) marking the anniversary, saying in part:

[W]e must remember that this Supreme Court decision not only protects a woman’s health and reproductive freedom, but also affirms a broader principle: that government should not intrude on private family matters.  I remain committed to protecting a woman’s right to choose and this fundamental constitutional right....[N]o matter what our views, we must stay united in our determination to prevent unintended pregnancies, support pregnant woman and mothers, reduce the need for abortion, encourage healthy relationships, and promote adoption.  And ... we must also continue our efforts to ensure that our daughters have the same rights, freedoms, and opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.