Exactly three months ago, nearly 100 anti-abortion leaders met at a Chicago hotel to plan their future.

In a fit of anger, he once told an anti-abortion leader, "Too bad your mother's abortion failed."

Some mentioned the word only in quotes from anti-abortion leaders.

That statement put him sharply at odds with other anti-abortion leaders, who view any change in the existing language as a retreat.

Other anti-abortion leaders said today that such language was unacceptable.

The anti-abortion leaders say they will keep their spirits high.

Though neither side knows what to expect next week, anti-abortion leaders are looking to recruit more foot soldiers.

Mr. Reagan asked for the report after he met with anti-abortion leaders.

In general, anti-abortion leaders think the political tide is gradually turning their way.

Despite pledges by anti-abortion leaders to close the clinic, it remained open.