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Obama Presser: "Not My Highest Legislative Priority"

Question 8 On controversy over Notre Dame speech -- and whether he wants Congress to send him the Freedom of Choice Act for signature.

Obama: "I think those who are pro choice make a mistake if they suggest ... that this is simply an issue about women's freedom and there's no other considerations."

More: "The Freedom of Choice Act is not my highest legislative priority. I believe women should have the right to choose. But I think the most important thing we can do to tamp down some of the anger surrounding this issue is to focus on some of those areas we can agree on."

(JENNIFER SKALKA)