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On the recordAugust 20, 2012
That's why I think most Americans are going to find what Congressman Ryan and Congressman Akin were doing pretty offensive. I have to say, even Republicans changed that language before they passed the bill. So even among conservative Republicans who are pro-life, Paul Ryan, Congressman Akin are really out there.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Begala comments on the offensive nature of the language used by Congressman Ryan and Congressman Akin regarding abortion, noting that even conservative Republicans found it extreme.

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