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Thomas Daschle: I will say this, as I have said on many occasions. We abhor the practice. If we can save the life of a baby, we should…

On the recordSeptember 26, 1996
I will say this, as I have said on many occasions. We abhor the practice. If we can save the life of a baby, we should do so. If in any way, as graphic as the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania chooses to be with regard to this procedure, it impairs his wife, his daughter, my wife, my daughter, he and I would come to the same conclusion, I guarantee it.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the importance of saving lives in the context of a debate on abortion.

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