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On the recordMarch 20, 2005
Terri Schiavo, a person whose humanity is as undeniable as her emotional responses to her family's tender care-giving, has committed no crime and has done nothing wrong. Yet, the Florida courts have brought Terri and the nation to an ugly crossroads by commanding medical professionals sworn to protect life to end Terri's life.
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Jim Sensenbrenner
Republican · Wisconsin

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Sensenbrenner discusses the moral implications of the court's decision regarding Terri Schiavo's life.

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