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Robert Dornan: But this shows, beyond all shadow of doubt, that Mr. Clinton is not a new Democrat, he is not a moderate Democrat, he is…

On the recordApril 17, 1996
But this shows, beyond all shadow of doubt, that Mr. Clinton is not a new Democrat, he is not a moderate Democrat, he is not even a run-of-the-mill liberal like many of our honorable friends on the other side of the aisle who are proud of their liberal philosophy, believe in a larger Federal Government than we do, basically to help the poor, to help children. We have hurt children more on this House floor in the last 2 years than I ever dreamed it here in the House, and I do not question their good will, but I noticed that most of them who are sincere liberals of principle, classic liberals, are also against this partial birth.
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Robert Dornan
Republican · California

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Criticizing President Clinton's stance on abortion during a House floor speech.

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