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Henry Hyde: “The gentleman is correct. Nothing this in this legislation should suggest that it is United States' policy that abortion…”

On the recordMay 1, 2003
The gentleman is correct. Nothing this in this legislation should suggest that it is United States' policy that abortion is a proper and appropriate method for prevention of or treatment of mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS.
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Henry Hyde
Illinois

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Addressing concerns about abortion in legislation related to HIV/AIDS transmission.

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