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On the recordFebruary 16, 2004
Abstinence education has demonstrated its value in a society where there is so much concern about the morality of the young people and access to abortions.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

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Senator Specter emphasizes the importance of abstinence education.

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