An Oct. 21 letter used a repeated fabrication promoted by some Democrats late in the 2000 presidential campaign about my comment on Roe v. Wade.

I was once asked what would happen if the Supreme Court's decision protecting a woman's right to choose were overturned. I gave the lawyer's answer that the issue would revert to the states. I certainly never implied that women could always travel to a permissive state to get a legal abortion.

Moreover, I stated many times my opinion that Roe v. Wade would not be overturned.  
RALPH NADER
Washington, Oct. 23, 2002