I believe we will be judged by how we treat those who are the most vulnerable in society. For that reason, it is especially exciting to be here on the Floor of the United States House of Representatives in the United States Capitol when this legislation has passed. Certainly, I was pleased to join 161 of my house colleagues in cosponsoring this legislation. This is the fifth Congress during which this debate has taken place. I am thankful we have done the right thing to outlaw this procedure once and for all, and look forward to President Bush having a signing ceremony and inviting all the Members of Congress that are very interested in this issue to be there, because I think this will be a great day for America and I think it will be a great day for not only this administration when he signs that, but also the United States Congress.
On the recordOctober 21, 2003
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Speaking in support of legislation addressing a significant social issue.
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