Video: Barack Obama: anti-abortionists want to return to 1950s "The fact is, after decades of progress, there's still those who want to turn back the clock to policies more suited to the 1950s than the 21st Century," Mr Obama said. And they've been involved in an orchestrated and historic effort to roll back basic rights when it comes to women's health. Mr Obama says he fought for his health care law to ensure individuals have the right to make their own medical choices. He is asking medical providers and abortion rights supporters to "get the word out" about the law's benefits. He encouraged those gathered to continue fighting for abortion rights. "You've also got a president who is going to be right there with you, fighting every step of the way," he said.