I just want to agree with the gentleman. There is no logic or consistency for tolerating abortion as a result of rape or incest. The little victim has committed no wrong or no crime. The gentleman is absolutely right, and it saddens me that that is in our law. Unfortunately, it recognizes the political reality, and we are saving some children, if not all that we should save.
Discussing the issue of abortion in cases of rape or incest.
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Members of this Committee know the story of how Congressman Henry Hyde changed his mind when the 1982 reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act was in play by virtue of the facts and the testimony that he saw.
On May 11, 2006, I was absent for the following procedural votes. Had I been present, I would have voted: Rollcall No. 137, on motion to adjourn, ``nay''; Rollcall No. 138, on motion to adjourn, ``nay.'' ____________________
That is what I think of the gentleman from California (Mr. Lantos). Mr. Chairman, I just want to point out that substantial compliance is accorded to the Secretary of State, so if 38 of the 39 are complied with, the 39th could have been…
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