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On the recordMarch 22, 2010
Next year, if we perform 1,300 abortions in military facilities, Doctor, that is going to take personnel away from treating our wounded servicemen or treating their families.
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Roger Wicker
Republican · Mississippi

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Wicker highlights the potential diversion of medical personnel from treating wounded servicemen due to abortion procedures.

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