Tiller: A Sampling of Response

Fr. Frank Pavone - National Director of Priests for Life
"I am saddened to hear of the killing of George Tiller this morning. At this point, we do not know the motives of this act, or who is behind it, whether an angry post- abortive man or woman, or a misguided activist, or an enemy within the abortion industry, or a political enemy frustrated with the way Tiller has escaped prosecution. We should not jump to conclusions or rush to judgment." More...

Dr. Monica Miller - Director of Citizens for a Pro-life Society
“It is certainly possible that even those who are unjust may be victims of injustice themselves. There are many non-violent ways to protect unborn children, short of taking the life of the abortionist—and those means must be used. Anyone who kills an abortionist fails to understand the nature of legalized abortion.” More...

President Barak Obama
"I am shocked and outraged by the murder of Dr. George Tiller as he attended church services this morning. However profound our differences as Americans over difficult issues such as abortion, they cannot be resolved by heinous acts of violence."

David Bereit - National Director of 40 Days for Life
"As a nationwide organization dedicated to peaceful and prayerful solutions to the crisis of abortion, 40 Days for Life is shocked and dismayed by the shooting death of Kansas abortion provider George Tiller. Such violence against a fellow human being is never justified, and 40 Days for Life condemns this senseless act. We encourage people of faith to join in prayer for all those affected by this unconscionable action." More...

Cecile Richards - President of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America
"The entire Planned Parenthood family is deeply saddened by the murder of Dr. George Tiller. Dr. Tiller was the epitome of high quality medical care underscored by deep compassion for his patients. He was continually harassed by abortion opponents for much of his career - his clinic was burned down, he was shot by a health center protestor, and he was recently targeted for investigation only to be acquitted by a jury just a few months ago. None of this stopped George Tiller from his commitment to providing women and their families with compassionate care that others were unwilling to offer." More...

Marjorie Dannenfelser - President of the Susan B. Anthony List
"The Susan B. Anthony List condemns this anti-life act in the strongest of terms. The heart of the pro-life movement is one founded in love. Without this driving powerful center no justice can possibly be achieved." More...

Shaun Kenney - Executive Director of American Life League
"Leaders within the pro-life movement often discuss justice in connection with our mission to end the tragedy of abortion. Today, Dr. George Tiller's life ended in an act defying those principles." More...

Dr. Gary Cass - Christian Anti-Defamation Commission.
"The Christian Anti- Defamation Commission will not allow pro- abortionists or their accomplices in the media to exploit the cowardly act of one misguided individual in order to defame millions of peaceful pro-lifers." More...

Kristan Hawkins - National Director of Students for Life
"Students for Life of America is shocked to hear about the murder of George Tiller. SFLA is a peaceful organization, and we do not condone today's unfortunate events. We will keep Mr. Tiller's family in our thoughts and prayers." More...

Walter Hoye - Issues4Life Foundation
"The murder of Dr. George Tiller is reprehensible! There is nothing “Pro-Life” or “Christian” about murder and the hatred that fuels it. We are in mourning." More...

Nancy Keenan - President of NARAL Pro-Choice America
“On behalf of NARAL Pro-Choice America, our prayers and thoughts are with Dr. Tiller’s family and friends at this moment, a moment that fills us with immeasurable shock and deep sadness.
Dr. Tiller’s murder will send a chill down the spines of the brave and courageous providers and other professionals who are part of reproductive-health centers that serve women across this country. We want them to know that they have our support as they move forward in providing these essential services in the aftermath of the shocking news from Wichita." More...