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What does it mean?
Giuliani explicitly states his support for reproductive choice and gay rights.
In plain terms
He supports the choice to have an abortion and gay rights.
What can you take from it?
Declare support for personal civil liberties.

Where it applies

  • interview
  • political declaration
  • campaigning

Putting it to work

  • state clear stances
  • support civil liberties

Questions to consider

  • Why is declaring stance important?
  • What rights are personal?

Another view

It is a direct statement without elaboration on reasoning.

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