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Saturday, April 26, 2003 Speeches
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Statement of Congressman Chet Edwards on today’s Senate-passed “Partial Birth Abortion” Ban
 

“I strongly oppose late-term abortions. But, I believe when a woman’s health is at risk, that decision should be made by the woman and her doctor, and not by politicians in Washington, DC.

The Senate bill does not include a health exception as clearly required by the U.S. Supreme Court, so it is a false promise. I wish the House leadership would put aside “sound bite” politics and pass my bill, which would outlaw all late-term abortion procedures, not just one procedure.”

 
     
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