On the recordApril 2, 1971
I have directed that the policy on abortions at American military bases in the United States be made to correspond with the laws of the States where those bases are located.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI have directed that the policy on abortions at American military bases in the United States be made to correspond with the laws of the States where those bases are located.
Statement About Policy on Abortions at Military Base Hospitals in the United States
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