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On the recordJuly 13, 2022
Nearly 50 years ago, the Supreme Court recognized the constitutional right to an abortion in Roe v. Wade.
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Greg Stanton
Democratic · Arizona

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Stanton emphasizes the historical significance of Roe v. Wade for abortion rights.

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