Santorum calls out Hillary on raising children
By Audrey Hudson
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
August 1, 2005
Sen. Rick Santorum yesterday challenged "radical" Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton to a serious debate on who is responsible for raising children --the family, the government or the children.
The Pennsylvania Republican and author of "It Takes a Family" -- a conservative answer to the New York Democrat's book "It Takes a Village" -- says he has had limited conversations with the former first lady regarding both works.
"She made a comment to me about that it takes a village, and I responded, 'No, it really does take a family,' " Mr. Santorum said.
During an appearance yesterday on ABC's "This Week," the third-highest ranking Republican senator challenged Mrs. Clinton to defend her philosophy.
"I'd love to have a serious debate," Mr. Santorum said.
"I believe her view is one that says 'government' and 'top-down.' I believe my view is the view that's held by most Americans, which means we need strong families and strong communities, and we don't need government really disassembling those institutions, which I think her view of the world does."
Asked by host George Stephanopolous whether "you believe [Mrs. Clinton is] a radical feminist," Mr. Santorum responded, "Yes, I do."
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