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On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
With all due respect to my colleagues that are sharing stories about people that regret having abortions, I always find it so interesting that we tend to care more about the fetus than the adult or our children.
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Robin Kelly
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Kelly emphasizes the need to prioritize women's health over fetal concerns.

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