“As a doctor, I appreciate the sanctity of life. And for that reason, I’m strongly pro-life with the three exceptions I’ve mentioned. That’s how I would vote.”

When asked again when he believes life begins, Oz said: “If I’m pro-life, then that’s a decision that comes back to the sanctity of when you think life does begin. And I believe that begins when you’re in the mother’s womb.”

Cain adds: “When you’re in your mother’s womb?” But that carries you all the way up to nine months of pregnancy.”

“No, of course not, life’s already started when you’re in your mother’s womb,” Oz replied. “But it’s a rathole to get trapped in the different ways to talk about it.