there is only one question that the people of America need to ask themselves in this debate. Only one. That is: ``Do you want a physician in your doctor's office making this decision with you, or do you want a politician?'' Madam Speaker, I am not a physician. I am a politician. I will not make this decision for the women and families of this country, and no other politician should make that decision for them.
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