So, let us work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions. Let's reduce unintended pregnancies.
Barack Obama: “So, let us work together to reduce the number of women seeking abortions. Let's reduce unintended pregnancies.”
On the recordMay 17, 2009
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Obama emphasizes the need to work collaboratively to address the issue of abortion and unintended pregnancies.
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