31.   The changes, which would have included protection for doctors and nurses with conscientious objections to performing abortions, were proposed by the opposition National Party.

32.   The Irish authorities have never mounted a prosecution against anyone for performing abortions illegally there.

33.   The Irish authorities here have never mounted a prosecution against anyone for performing abortions illegally there.

34.   The nomination of Henry Foster to be surgeon general is being held up by questions on his record of performing abortions.

35.   The opposition National Party on Tuesday proposed changes to eight clauses which would include protection for doctors and nurses with conscientious objections to performing abortions.

36.   They also said doctors who are financially dependent on performing abortions would be less likely to advise a pregnant woman about other options.

37.   The opposition took him to task during his confirmation hearings for performing abortions.