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Jim Inhofe: “I plan tomorrow to spend some time on the floor talking about one of the most serious issues we have been addressing…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 1996
I plan tomorrow to spend some time on the floor talking about one of the most serious issues we have been addressing here in the U.S. Senate, that is, the issue of partial-birth abortion. I suggest that everyone has to make that decision as to when human life begins. I made my decision many years ago. But I think when you deal with something as barbaric as a procedure such as the partial-birth abortion, you have to understand that this is something that happens at a time and can happen during a normal birth process. I know the occupant of the Chair recently went through an experience when his wife delivered a new child. I am happy to tell you, Mr. President, that on Friday of this week, I will have my fourth grandchild, so I know something about this, too.
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Jim Inhofe
Republican · Oklahoma

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Discussing the issue of partial-birth abortion during Senate floor debate.

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