I thank the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Pence) for bringing forth this tremendous amendment this evening for us to consider. I am grateful for his willingness to bring this forward because this is a concerning issue for so many Americans, concerning on so many issues, and concerning for people as well who are concerned about the use of tax funds. There is an article that appeared in The Wall Street Journal in 2008 that was a fairly deep expose' of Planned Parenthood and what Planned Parenthood was doing with their money. I would like to quote from that article: Flush with cash, Planned Parenthood affiliates nationwide are aggressively expanding their reach, seeking to woo more affluent patients with a network of suburban clinics and huge new health centers that project a decidedly upscale image. Executives say they are rebranding their clinics to appeal to women of means, a move that opens new avenues for boosting revenue, and they hope new political clout. Two elegant new health centers have been built, and at least five more are on the way; the Planned Parenthood facility in Denver, Colorado, is 52,000 square feet. They feature touches such as muted lighting, hardwood floors, and airy waiting rooms in colors selected by marketing experts. Planned Parenthood has also opened more than two dozen quick-service 'express centers,' many in suburban shopping malls, including my home State of Minnesota. Some Planned Parenthoods sell jewelry.…
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Bachmann discusses concerns about Planned Parenthood's financial practices and expansion.
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