Edward M. Kennedy: “I will include at this point in the Record the statistics from November 17--which was the date of Senate passage --up to…”

“I will include at this point in the Record the statistics from November 17--which was the date of Senate passage --up to May 4. The National Abortion Federation has reported for that period: some 19 blockades, 5 invasions into the various clinics, 24 incidents of vandalism, 5 bomb threats, 12 death threats, 4 assault and batteries, an attempted arson and bombing, and also a case of arson. I will also include the newspaper article that as recently as the last 3 or 4 days there have been instances again where there has been an invasion of a clinic, this time in Bloomington, IN. The problem remains. The legislation is necessary. I am grateful to all those who have been a part of this effort to date and I look forward to a strong bipartisan vote on this issue.”