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On the recordDecember 6, 2012
This is a direct assault on us and our family to hand over to the state the ability to make medical determinations and see what is in the best interests of the child and not look at the wonderful gift that every child is.
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Rick Santorum
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Santorum opposes the U.N. Disabilities Treaty, claiming it threatens parental rights over medical decisions for disabled children.

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