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On the recordJanuary 26, 2000
I believe in our system of justice, where juries make decisions. I believe in following the law. What I mean by that is, if there is a law on the books, or the Supreme Court has interpreted that law, I believe it should be followed. There is a very controversial issue that is always before this body dealing with the reproductive rights of women. It doesn't matter how you feel, whether you are a so-called pro-choice or pro-life person; a group of Senators and Congressmen, Democrats and Republicans, pro-life and pro-choice Members, joined together to pass what is called the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrance Act, called FACE.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the importance of jury decisions and the law in relation to reproductive rights.

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