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On the recordFebruary 27, 2012
Neither Congress nor the Executive Branch is free to ignore these interests, and--far from waging a war on the Constitution or on religion--President Obama and his Administration have sought a sensible balance that ensures that all women have access to free contraceptive services and honors the religious beliefs of those who object to providing or paying for these services.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Nadler emphasizes the need for balance between religious liberty and women's access to contraceptive services.

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