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On the recordSeptember 30, 1999
If they can support H.R. 2436, they can support the Lofgren substitute, because it protects pregnant women. If they can support H.R. 2436, they can support the Lofgren substitute because it recognizes pregnant women as the primary victim of a crime causing the termination of a pregnancy without impacting Roe v. Wade or a woman's right to choose. If they can support H.R. 2436, they can support the substitute, because it creates a defense that protects women and punishes violence resulting in injury or termination of a pregnancy. If they can support H.R. 2436, they can support the Lofgren substitute because it provides for a significant penalty for a violation wherein a pregnant woman is harmed. Fifthly, if they can support H.R. 2436, they can support the Lofgren substitute because it requires a conviction for the underlying criminal offense.
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Debating the merits of H.R. 2436 and the Lofgren substitute regarding protections for pregnant women.

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