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On the recordJuly 17, 2012
In my judgment, the parents are of such import in this case, this is one of the reasons that I think this amendment is, or some type of an amendment like this is important because it says in who decides the best interest of the child, we are going to give the clear advantage to the parents unless there is previously a proof of, or an indication of harm.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers argues for prioritizing parental rights in decisions about children's welfare.

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