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Conscience clause. there were a lot of catholics thought they would apply religious exemptions and it hurt him in 2010 election. but think if you quickly withdrew the regulation he would limit the damage there. you know what, his body language doesn't sound like he is going to be open to withdrawing the regulation. neither of his statements from david axelrod or jay carney, yeah, we're open to compromise and giving time to figure out how they can abide by the regulation. so in other words, we'll give you six months, 12 months you figure out how to commit suicide. >> greta: going back to cpac, ...

That what you agreed to that dealt with abortion? >> it dealt with not only abortion but also with conscience clause. if you look at section one of the executive order, it's very clearly says church amendment way back in 1973 to the weldon amendment that was legislation that president obama signed in 2009 which they talked about the clause of the right of individuals and institutions such as the church to not provide the services if it violates the tenets of their faith and their conscience. >> greta: there are so many different fay sets, you have catholics that are deeply upset and others, as...

Way. i don't -- it's clear from the reaction they didn't anticipate throwback from catholics and now he is in position to ask the electorate to choose between him and their own religious teaching. >> bret: david, we saw the house speaker take to the floor today. powerful speech. many people on capitol hill say this is less about contraception and more about the inflingment, expansion and threat to religious liberty overall. mark shields the liberal commentator saying it's the conscience clause. deep in our tradition. >> that is correct. >> that is why this is a potent issue for republicans and...

That what you agreed to that dealt with abortion? >> it dealt with not only abortion but also with conscience clause. if you look at section one of the executive order, it's very clearly says church amendment way back in 1973 to the weldon amendment that was legislation that president obama signed in 2009 which they talked about the clause of the right of individuals and institutions such as the church to not provide the services if it violates the tenets of their faith and their conscience. >> greta: there are so many different fay sets, you have catholics that are deeply upset and others, as...

The conscience clause is intact. they don't have to require. they don't have to prescribe. they don't have to use, they don't have to dispense any contraceptive contraceptives. but as an employer, they are obligated to offer insurance, an insurance coverage to their employs to give them the opportunity to be able to access these critical health care services for women. >> this is going political very quickly both in the presidential campaign and now obviously in the house of representatives, be a hearing on march 1st. are the democrat, would you say, united on this? this is not something that ...