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Operation Rescue interested in buying now-closed Tiller clinic


Associated Press
June 10, 2009

Operation Rescue founder Randall Terry speaks during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, Monday, June 1, 2009, on the pro-life movement and the murder of Dr. George Tiller in Wichita, Kansas on Sunday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

TOPEKA, KAN. — The leader of an anti-abortion group says the organization is interested in buying the now-closed clinic of slain abortion provider George Tiller.

Tiller's family announced Tuesday that his clinic in Wichita, Kansas, was shutting down permanently. The doctor was fatally shot on May 31.

Operation Rescue President Troy Newman said he would love to make an offer for the property and that his group had discussed the idea.

Newman's group bought another former abortion clinic in Wichita in 2006 for its headquarters. Newman said Operation Rescue could use more space.

Asked about Newman's comments, Tiller attorney Dan Monnat called them an "irreverent publicity stunt."



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Amanda

Jun 10, 2009

Operation Rescue's proposed buy of Dr. Tiller's now closed clinic in Wichita would be adding insult to injury. The rabid antics of the anit-choice fringe should not be allowed to mock the assassination of a good, caring physician who essentially gave his life to the cause of freedom of conscience and the rights and health of women. Shame on Randall Terry and his fanatic ilk.

 


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