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Sam Brownback: I believe a true mark of a civilized society is not the level of human dignity it confers upon the strong or wealthy…

On the recordMarch 11, 2003
I believe a true mark of a civilized society is not the level of human dignity it confers upon the strong or wealthy, but a true mark is on how much it confers upon the vulnerable and the oppressed. Clearly an abortion procedure that dismembers and kills partially-born human beings has no place in a civilized society. I think it is becoming increasingly clear that the impact of abortions on society is profound. I want to spend some time talking about the impact on society, particularly when you take such a risky procedure as this which is not necessary and allow it to continue within the context of this society today.
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Sam Brownback
Republican · Kansas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the societal implications of partial-birth abortion during a floor debate.

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