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On the recordMarch 12, 2003
I want to thank him for the excellent work and for his willingness to move at times this heated and controversial discussion on the bill to this process where we are now poised to pass this legislation tomorrow morning. Hopefully, it will pass by a very strong vote, and we will get the bill into conference and get it back. I think the House will bring this up in a couple of weeks and then possibly even get this bill back to the Senate within the month. So we are well on our way. I want to thank all Members for their cooperation, for their willingness to offer amendments, and to come to the floor and debate it. Obviously, we have had a spirited debate, but one that has not just provided some heat but also hopefully provided a great deal of light as to the relative positions of the Senators on either side of this issue, and even the broader issue of abortion in general.
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Rick Santorum
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing the progress of legislation and the collaborative efforts in the Senate.

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