if I can make it clear, I think it is very important, my colleagues, that we realize what the gentleman is attempting to achieve with this amendment. He is stating that there is no form of contraception that may not be considered an abortifacient and, therefore, the American women have to understand----
Nita Lowey: “if I can make it clear, I think it is very important, my colleagues, that we realize what the gentleman is attempting to…”
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