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James Moran: “This is the bill that says that it only applies if the life of the woman would be in danger. This is the bill I was…”

On the recordJune 19, 1997
This is the bill that says that it only applies if the life of the woman would be in danger. This is the bill I was given, and it does not apply to rape.
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James Moran
Virginia

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Discussing the implications of a bill related to women's health and reproductive rights.

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