By Gloria Feldt, President Planned Parenthood Federation of America Planned Parenthood Action Fund Delivered at Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Annual Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, December 3, 1998. Courage is taking the principled stand, not the popular one. Courage is meeting hatred not with fear, but with compassion for the women we serve. Courage is risking all so justice can be served.
Courage is an open heart.
Courage is Dr. Barnett Slepian. Obstetrician, husband, and father of four, Dr. Slepian was everything women should expect in a health care provider. He knew that women who have abortions are the same women who have babies. One should not have to be a martyr to exemplify courage of course. We celebrate courage here today.