s also currently fighting for $4.5 million to fund additional security enhancements for clinics deemed at risk of violence (Al Gore on Issue of Abortion.) Bush is pro-life with the exceptions of rape, incest, and if the life of the mother is endangered. Bush believes that all children should be welcome to life and protected by law. Bush also supports parental notification standards, no use of taxpayer funds for abortions, and increased adoptions (George Bush on Issue of Abortion.) In addition to these things, Bush also strongly advocated the Partial Birth Bill. Bush states, I believe that life is valuable, even when it is unwanted, even when it is physically imperfect. I believe our society has a responsibility to defend [the rights of] the vulnerable and the weak. And I believe our nation should set a goal: that unborn children should be welcomed in life and protected in law (Statement.)With the country concerned with the high gas prices, the issue of energy has become a cornerstone in the campaign for president. Gore says, We will demand and develop new technologies to free ourselves from gas tank price-gouging, and we will sell those technologies to the world. Well build a new generation of fuel-efficient vehiclesand then make it easy for families to afford them.Gores energy policy is specifically designed to stimulate economic growth, create new jobs, and clean up Americas air and water. His policy covers cars and trucks, homes and businesses, home weatherization, state and local efforts, and empowerment zones. Bush says,America must have an energy policy that plans for the future, but meets the needs of today. I believe that we can develop our own natural resources and protect our environment. We are paying a steep price for seven and a half years without an energy policy. Bush believes that presidential leadership and a national energy policy will ensure U.S. energy security. Bushs energy policy has several objectives...
