"I have always been pro-life, but even many who are pro-choice would agree that partial birth abortion is a process that should be eliminated except in life or death situations," said Peterson.  He noted that the American Medical Association has stated that the partial birth abortion procedure is "not good medicine."

The President previously vetoed two similar measures. However, Peterson believes that this bill will have strong enough support to override a potential veto in both chambers of Congress. In addition, this current bill contains a strongly worded provision which clearly protects a woman who must have the procedure to save her life. This provision may increase the chances of support from the President.