When Schumer asked Pryor whether he stands by an earlier comment calling the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion the “worst abomination in the history of constitutional law,” Pryor said he still believes that.
Judiciary Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) asked the nominee whether he would vigorously follow Roe v. Wade as current law, even though he opposes it.
“You can take it to the bank, Mr. Chairman,” Pryor said.