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On the recordJuly 29, 2015
I wish to take a moment to express my disdain for the reprehensible actions of Planned Parenthood and my support for the defense of all the unborn babies subject to this group's immoral practices. Thanks to the Center for Medical Progress, the Nation has quickly been made aware that Planned Parenthood affiliates across the country have been modifying their abortion procedures for the specific purpose of preserving organs from the fetuses being aborted in exchange for compensation. In the video released this week, a former procurement technician explains how the procurement of certain body parts warrants a higher level of compensation, stating: ``If you can somehow procure a brain or a heart you're going to get more money than just [an . . .] umbilical cord.'' As a father of four, and a strong advocate for the sanctity of life, I am deeply disturbed by reports of these gruesome and inhumane actions. However, Planned Parenthood currently continues to receive funding from hard-working taxpayers, many of whom also find their practices deplorable. Between fiscal year 2010 and fiscal year 2012, Planned Parenthood received an average of $500 million per year, totaling $1.5 billion. On top of these high levels of federal funding, Planned Parenthood has made a profit every year since 1987.…
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana
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Jul 29, 2015

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