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On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
I believe in a woman's right to choose on the issue of choice, but I do believe that there has been quite a bit of scientific material on potential adverse effects after an abortion, although that's within the purview of the right to choose, for a woman to balance that.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Specter discusses the balance between a woman's right to choose and potential adverse effects of abortion.

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