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Jackie Speier: “I would like to believe that Republicans and Democrats recognize that a pregnant woman at risk should have the…”

On the recordOctober 18, 2012
I would like to believe that Republicans and Democrats recognize that a pregnant woman at risk should have the opportunity to discuss with her physician whether or not to terminate a pregnancy.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

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Speier expresses the belief that both parties should agree on the importance of a woman's right to make health decisions regarding pregnancy.

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