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On the recordMarch 2, 2011
Women in developing countries should be able to plan the number and spacing of their children, a goal that leads to healthier mothers and children.
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Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York

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Lowey emphasizes the importance of family planning for the health of mothers and children in developing countries.

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