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“reserving the right to object, if my Democrat colleagues were honest, they would call this bill what it really is: the ``Elective Abortion Travel Slush Fund for All Act.'' This bill authorizes 350 million taxpayer dollars for radical abortion groups to facilitate elective abortions. And this money isn't limited to Americans. It would also give taxpayer money to noncitizens--illegal aliens--who are seeking abortions. This bill would use Federal funds to cover the cost of flights, food, hotels, and other expenses for any individual in the United States seeking abortion, paid for by the American taxpayers. It would even cover lost wages for those traveling to get abortion. Fifty million dollars of taxpayer money in this bill would go directly to groups like Planned Parenthood to pay for advertising, website development, increasing staff, and building maintenance and construction, all of which will go to encouraging--if not coercing-- women to get abortions, not to seek alternatives. Now, there is a major inconvenient fact that Senate Democrats are ignoring: The Hyde amendment is clear, no taxpayer funds may be used for abortion. My colleagues will say: Well, no, this money isn't paying for abortions. But let's be clear. This taxpayer money is being used for one purpose: to take the lives of unborn children. While the actual abortion procedures aren't covered by this bill, it covers every other cost associated with ensuring abortions happen.…”