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Tom Coburn: I would not have any problem; that is their individual choice. I have a problem in destroying the life of an unborn…

On the recordSeptember 19, 2000
I would not have any problem; that is their individual choice. I have a problem in destroying the life of an unborn baby; that is a different topic. But if, in fact, a parent is involved, but under the auspices of the HCSC planning guidelines and under the auspices of title 10, there is no obligation to inform the parents whatsoever.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Discussing parental notification in relation to abortion and health planning guidelines.

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