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Trump stresses anti-abortion focus in appeal to evangelicals

By JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press
Published: February 7, 2019, 6:58am
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President Donald Trump prays during the National Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington.
President Donald Trump prays during the National Prayer Breakfast, Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci) Photo Gallery

WASHINGTON  — President Donald Trump used an appearance at a high-profile religious gathering Thursday to stress anti-abortion policies and appeal to conservative, Christian voters as the 2020 election campaign gets underway.

“As part of our commitment to building a just and loving society, we must build a culture that cherishes the dignity and sanctity of innocent human life,” Trump said at the annual National Prayer Breakfast.

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