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William H. Frist: “Indeed, in response, through the Chair, to the distinguished Senator from Alabama, there is no ban. There is certainly…”

On the recordOctober 10, 2004
Indeed, in response, through the Chair, to the distinguished Senator from Alabama, there is no ban. There is certainly no ``sweeping ban.'' Yet you see in the headlines of newspapers references made to this ban, which reflects the words of someone who is running to be President of the United States, which I find unconscionable because of the impact it has on patients, people who do deserve real hope, and not a cruel hope of rhetoric which now has become hyperbole.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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Addressing misconceptions about a supposed ban during a Senate debate.

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