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Steve Cohen: “It is the law of the land. There is no such thing as murder. Murder is unlawful. This is lawful, a woman's choice, and…”

On the recordOctober 7, 2015
It is the law of the land. There is no such thing as murder. Murder is unlawful. This is lawful, a woman's choice, and within a certain period of time.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cohen defends Roe v. Wade as lawful and emphasizes women's rights.

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