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Barbara Boxer: “Thank God, we have had so many advances. In my own family we had a circumstance where we were very fearful we were going…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2003
Thank God, we have had so many advances. In my own family we had a circumstance where we were very fearful we were going to lose a pregnancy of one of my children. And because of these incredible advances, she held on, and long enough to have a healthy baby. What a miracle that is. That is the reason why I support banning all late-term abortions across the board. I think that is consistent with Roe. But for the life and health of a woman, which always must be, it seems to me, considered in a civilized country, we need to make sure women are not facing these kinds of serious problems. So yes, I say to my friend, I could not be more excited about the incredible progress we have made.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

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Discussing advances in medical technology and their impact on pregnancy and late-term abortion.

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