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Barbara Boxer: “Losing our daughter was the hardest thing we have ever experienced. It has been difficult to come to Washington and…”

On the recordMarch 11, 2003
Losing our daughter was the hardest thing we have ever experienced. It has been difficult to come to Washington and relive our loss. And it's ironic that I, with my profoundly pro-life views, would be defending an abortion procedure. God knows I pray for the day when no other woman will need this procedure, but until there is a cure for the cruel disorders that can affect babies, women must have access to this important medical option.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Addressing the emotional impact of abortion and the need for access to medical options.

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