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On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
Women who were unable to terminate unwanted pregnancies would stay with violent partners longer, putting them and their children at greater risk.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

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Kelly highlights the increased risk of domestic violence for women denied abortion access.

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