Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034, info.operationrescue@gmail.com; both with Operation Rescue/Pro-Life Nation 

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Operation Rescue has released a video that contrasts statements made by Pres. Barack Obama in support of tax-funding of Planned Parenthood with actual images and 911 audio from 14 documented medical emergencies -- including one avoidable patient death -- that have taken place at Planned Parenthood abortion clinics since January, 2011.

Video: 14 Injuries at Obama-Funded Planned Parenthoods  

"This powerful video shows how Obama's policy of funding Planned Parenthood with public tax dollars is actually working to harm women," said Troy Newman, President of Operation Rescue and Pro-Life Nation. "Obama continues to promote and support Planned Parenthood on the campaign trail and during the Presidential Debates. We want to help the public understand the true nature of what that support is inflicting on women across the country."

Gov. Mitt Romney, who is running against Obama for the Office of the Presidency, has vowed to halt tax subsidies to Planned Parenthood.

The video includes the following medical emergencies at Planned Parenthood abortion clinics that have been carefully documented by Operation Rescue with the help of vigilant pro-life activists from coast to coast over the past 22 months.

1. October 13, 2012, Aurora, Illinois
    
2. October 2, 2012, Kenmore, Washington
    
3. August 23, 2012, Houston, Texas
    
4. August 16, 2012, Boise, Idaho
    
5. July 20, 2012, Chicago, Illinois (Tonya Reaves abortion death)
    
6. July 7, 2012, Boston, Massachusetts
    
7. March 6, 2012, St. Paul, Minnesota
    
8. December 20, 2011, PP Sioux City, Iowa
    
9. October 14, 2011, Virginia Beach, Virginia
    
10. April 14, 2011, St. Paul, Minnesota
     
11. April 1, 2011, Aurora, Illinois
     
12. March 18, 2011, Everett, Washington
     
13. February 12, 2011, PP St. Louis, Missouri
     
14. January 11, 2011, PP Boston, Massachusetts

"There can be no doubt that Planned Parenthood, the largest supplier of abortions in the nation, presents a danger to women everywhere. Obama's shameful support of this abortion cartel is placing the lives of women at risk of bodily injury and death," said Newman. "We cannot afford four more years of carnage against women. On November 6, we urge Americans to vote to protect the health and safety of women and their pre-born babies by voting Obama out of office."

Among the 14 incidents in the video, documented abortion complications include hemorrhaging, uterine perforations, and incomplete abortions. The incidents presented represent only a fraction of abortion complications that occur at Planned Parenthood abortion clinics, most of which occur in secrecy.

View the Video (3 min. 13 sec.)

About Operation Rescue® 
Operation Rescue is one of the leading pro-life Christian activist organizations in the nation and has become a strong voice for the pro-life movement in America. Operation Rescue is now headquartered in a former abortion clinic that it bought and closed in 2006.  From there, Operation Rescue launches its innovative new strategies across the nation, exposing and closing abortion clinics through peaceful, legal means. Its activities are on the cutting edge of the abortion issue, taking direct action to stop abortion and ultimately restore legal personhood to the pre-born in obedience to biblical mandates. Click here to support Operation Rescue. 

About Pro-Life Nation
Pro-Life Nation is an initiative of Operation Rescue that offers a goal-oriented strategy to end abortion.  For more visit ProLifeNation.org and read our new booklet that details our strategy.