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In the 1973 case Roe v. Wade, Roe, a Texas resident, sought to terminate her pregnancy by abortion. Texas law prohibited abortions except to save the pregnant woman's life. After granting certiorari, the Court heard arguments twice. The first time, Roe's attorney -- Sarah Weddington -- could not locate the constitutional hook of her argument for Justice Potter Stewart. Her opponent -- Jay Floyd -- misfired from the start. Weddington sharpened her constitutional argument in the second round. Her new opponent -- Robert Flowers -- came under strong questioning from Justices Potter Stewart and Thurgood Marshall. This podcast does not mean that the producers of this podcast have an opinion or are taking one side over the other. It simply means that this is a recording found and so it is now an episode. if the counter arguments are located they to will be aired. if proper broadcasting requirements are met. Thank you The reargument can be heard here: http://www.oyez.org/oyez/resource/case/334/reargument.m