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Tom Coburn: I would even propose that we might increase those funds. But I think we ought to be very careful about what we want and…

On the recordSeptember 4, 1997
I would even propose that we might increase those funds. But I think we ought to be very careful about what we want and what the truth is in terms of what really happens in international family planning. I will support the will of this House, regardless of how this vote comes out, because I think it is important that women do have this service.
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Tom Coburn
Republican · Oklahoma

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Discussing funding for international family planning services during a committee meeting.

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