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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Ralph Abraham on Abortion
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- A child's life begins at conception. (Dec 2014)
- Human life begins at conception. (Sep 2014)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Jan 2017)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2017)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Charles Boustany on Abortion
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Republican Representative (LA-7):
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- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
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John Bel Edwards on Abortion
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Democratic Governor:
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- Member of Democrats for Life, anti-choice group. (Feb 2020)
- Favored fetal heartbeat bill banning early abortions. (May 2019)
- Signed one of country's most restrictive anti-abortion laws. (Dec 2018)
- Unblemished anti-abortion voting record. (Oct 2015)
- AdWatch: My daughter is living proof of my pro-life values. (Oct 2015)
- Provide alternatives to Planned Parenthood before blocking. (Oct 2015)
- Abortion doctors must have hospital admitting privileges. (May 2014)
- Abortion is the freedom of choice. (Nov 2006)
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John Neely Kennedy on Abortion
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Democratic Senate Challenger (LA):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Pro-life, with exceptions. (Oct 2004)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2017)
- Supports human life begins at conception. (Nov 2016)
- Supports defunding Planned Parenthood federally & locally. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Cedric Richmond on Abortion
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Public Liaison:
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- Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Aug 2012)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2017)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2017)
- Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
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Eddie Rispone on Abortion
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Republican Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Pro-life, pro-God, pro-family. (Jul 2019)
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Senate:
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Charles Boustany on Abortion
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Republican Representative (LA-7):
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- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
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Foster Campbell on Abortion
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| Democratic candidate for Senate:
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Joseph Cao on Abortion
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
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Bill Cassidy on Abortion
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Republican Senator:
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- Religion plays vital role; this includes protecting unborn. (Dec 2018)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Strongly Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly support Born Alive Survivors, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Thomas Clements on Abortion
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Libertarian candidate for Senate:
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- Supreme Court has ruled on abortion. (Jul 2016)
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John Fleming on Abortion
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Abortion is a pernicious evil & a national sin. (Dec 2008)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
- Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Apr 2013)
- Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jul 2015)
- Report on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. (Apr 2009)
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John Neely Kennedy on Abortion
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Democratic Senate Challenger (LA):
Click here for 5 full quotes
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- Pro-life, with exceptions. (Oct 2004)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2017)
- Supports human life begins at conception. (Nov 2016)
- Supports defunding Planned Parenthood federally & locally. (Nov 2016)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Rob Maness on Abortion
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Republican Challenger:
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- 100% pro-life. (Dec 2013)
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Adrian Perkins on Abortion
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| Democratic nominee for Senate:
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Antoine Pierce on Abortion
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Protect women's rights & autonomy. (Feb 2020)
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House:
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Ralph Abraham on Abortion
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Republican Runoff Nominee (District 5):
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- A child's life begins at conception. (Dec 2014)
- Human life begins at conception. (Sep 2014)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Jan 2017)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jan 2017)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Charles Boustany on Abortion
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Republican Representative (LA-7):
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- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Feb 2015)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
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Edwin Edwards on Abortion
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| Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 6):
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John Fleming on Abortion
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Republican (District 4):
Click here for 15 full quotes
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- Abortion is a pernicious evil & a national sin. (Dec 2008)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
- Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Apr 2013)
- Life and human rights begin at fertilization or cloning. (Jan 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jul 2015)
- Report on Medicaid payments to abortion providers. (Apr 2009)
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Garret Graves on Abortion
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Republican Runoff Nominee (District 6):
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- Fight to protect the sanctity of human life. (Dec 2014)
- Human life begins at conception. (Sep 2014)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Jul 2015)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Apr 2019)
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Clay Higgins on Abortion
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Republican (District 3):
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- 96 million children have been murdered in the womb. (Dec 2016)
- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (Apr 2017)
- Supports pro-life legislation. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2019)
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Mike Johnson on Abortion
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Republican (District 4):
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- Include pre-born human beings in 14th Amendment protection. (May 2017)
- Supports pro-life legislation. (Nov 2016)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
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Jamie Mayo on Abortion
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| Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 5):
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Vance McAllister on Abortion
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Republican (District 5):
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- Stand strong for the unborn. (Nov 2013)
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Cedric Richmond on Abortion
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Aug 2012)
- Ban anti-abortion limitations on abortion services. (Mar 2017)
- Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Mar 2017)
- Rated Funding abortion avoids discrimination against poor women. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Constitutional right to terminate pregnancy for health. (May 2015)
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Steve Scalise on Abortion
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Republican Representative (LA-1):
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- Don't subsidize research on tissue from aborted fetuses. (Jun 2019)
- 100% pro-life. (May 2008)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
- Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding to groups like Planned Parenthood. (Jan 2011)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- No taxpayer funding of abortions via ObamaCare. (Jan 2015)
- Ban abortion after 20 weeks, except for maternal life. (May 2015)
- Sponsored bill to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Kathleen Blanco on Abortion
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| Democratic LA Governor:
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Jay Dardenne on Abortion
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Republican 2015 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Sweeping ban on human cloning would harm medical research. (Oct 2015)
- Exceptions for rape & incest victims are ok. (Oct 2015)
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Murphy Foster on Abortion
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| Former Republican Governor (1996-2003):
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Bobby Jindal on Abortion
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1):
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Planned Parenthood sells babies' body parts. (Sep 2015)
- Defund and criminally investigate Planned Parenthood. (Aug 2015)
- Abortionists need admitting privileges at nearby hospital. (Jun 2015)
- Human life amendment: define "person" from conception. (Sep 2014)
- Offering contraception is dangerous federal overreach. (Jun 2014)
- Abortion doctors must have hospital admitting privileges. (Jun 2014)
- 2003: In first race, admitted to liberals he was pro-life. (Nov 2010)
- Judeo-Christian heritage fosters culture of life. (Nov 2010)
- I’m pro-life. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
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David Vitter on Abortion
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1):
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- I'm endorsed by pro-life groups; my rivals not 100% pro-life. (Oct 2015)
- No exceptions for rape or incest victims. (Oct 2015)
- Supported by anti-abortion group Louisiana Right to Life. (Oct 2015)
- Promote a positive culture of life. (Aug 2015)
- Voted YES on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Apply 14th amendment protections to pre-born fetuses. (Jun 2008)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Sponsored banning family assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
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Rodney Alexander on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (LA-5):
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- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Ban abortions for sex selection or race selection. (Dec 2011)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Congress shall protect life beginning with fertilization. (Jan 2011)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- Grant the pre-born equal protection under 14th Amendment. (Jan 2007)
- Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
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Bill Cassidy on Abortion
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Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 6):
Click here for 11 full quotes
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- Religion plays vital role; this includes protecting unborn. (Dec 2018)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Prohibiting forced abortions by UN Population Fund. (May 2011)
- Sponsored prohibiting abortion information at school health centers. (Mar 2013)
- No family planning assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- Voted YES to protect infant survivors of abortion. (Feb 2020)
- Strongly Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Strongly support Born Alive Survivors, according to AFA survey. (Sep 2020)
- Anti-Planned Parenthood, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Richard Hugh Baker on Abortion
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Republican (Resigned 2008) (District 6):
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- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
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John Breaux on Abortion
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Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004:
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- Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
- Voted YES on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
- Rated 14% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
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John Cooksey on Abortion
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2004 former Republican Nominee:
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- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
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Chris John on Abortion
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Chris John on Abortion
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7):
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- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Bennett Johnston on Abortion
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| Democratic Senator (Former):
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Bob Livingston on Abortion
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 1):
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Billy Tauzin on Abortion
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 3):
Click here for 8 full quotes
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- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Billy Tauzin III on Abortion
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| Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3):
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Joseph Cao on Abortion
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Republican (until 2010) (District 2):
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- Bar funding for abortion under federal Obamacare plans. (Jul 2010)
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John Cooksey on Abortion
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
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Bobby Jindal on Abortion
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1):
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- Planned Parenthood sells babies' body parts. (Sep 2015)
- Defund and criminally investigate Planned Parenthood. (Aug 2015)
- Abortionists need admitting privileges at nearby hospital. (Jun 2015)
- Human life amendment: define "person" from conception. (Sep 2014)
- Offering contraception is dangerous federal overreach. (Jun 2014)
- Abortion doctors must have hospital admitting privileges. (Jun 2014)
- 2003: In first race, admitted to liberals he was pro-life. (Nov 2010)
- Judeo-Christian heritage fosters culture of life. (Nov 2010)
- I’m pro-life. (Jun 2008)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
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Jim McCrery on Abortion
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Republican Representative (LA-4):
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- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted NO on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
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Charles Melancon on Abortion
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Democrat:
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- Rated 0% by NARAL Pro-Choice America. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit funding abortion as part of healthcare reform. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 82% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Opposes prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
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Charles Melancon on Abortion
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Democrat:
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- Rated 0% by NARAL Pro-Choice America. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit funding abortion as part of healthcare reform. (Nov 2009)
- Rated 82% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Opposes prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
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David Vitter on Abortion
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1):
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- I'm endorsed by pro-life groups; my rivals not 100% pro-life. (Oct 2015)
- No exceptions for rape or incest victims. (Oct 2015)
- Supported by anti-abortion group Louisiana Right to Life. (Oct 2015)
- Promote a positive culture of life. (Aug 2015)
- Voted YES on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Apply 14th amendment protections to pre-born fetuses. (Jun 2008)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Sponsored banning family assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
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Paul Carmouche on Abortion
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Troy Carter on Abortion
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Opposed fetal heartbeat bill banning early abortions. (May 2019)
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Don Cazayoux on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (LA-6):
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- I am pro-life; rooted in my faith. (May 2008)
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Lance Harris on Abortion
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| Republican (District 5):
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William Jefferson on Abortion
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Democratic Representative (LA-2):
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- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Jan 2007)
- Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
- Voted NO on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
- Voted NO on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted NO on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 30% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Emergency contraception for rape victims at all hospitals. (Sep 2006)
- Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
- Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
- Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
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Mary Landrieu on Abortion
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Democratic Sr Senator (LA):
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- Supports right to choose & Roe v. Wade. (Nov 1996)
- Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
- Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
- Voted NO on maintaining ban on Military Base Abortions. (Jun 2000)
- Voted NO on banning human cloning. (Feb 1998)
- Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 43% by NARAL, indicating a mixed voting record on abortion. (Dec 2003)
- Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
- Rated 50% by the NRLC, indicating a mixed record on abortion. (Dec 2006)
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Jeff Landry on Abortion
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Republican (District 3):
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- Life is a gift from God; encourage adoption. (Nov 2010)
- Voted YES on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion. (May 2011)
- Opposes federal abortion funding. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
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Julia Letlow on Abortion
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Republican (District 5):
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- Devout Christian staunchly against abortion. (Mar 2021)
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Luke Letlow on Abortion
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Karen Carter Peterson on Abortion
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House Challenger (District 2):
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- Opposed fetal heartbeat bill banning early abortions. (May 2019)
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David Vitter on Abortion
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1):
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- I'm endorsed by pro-life groups; my rivals not 100% pro-life. (Oct 2015)
- No exceptions for rape or incest victims. (Oct 2015)
- Supported by anti-abortion group Louisiana Right to Life. (Oct 2015)
- Promote a positive culture of life. (Aug 2015)
- Voted YES on restricting UN funding for population control policies. (Mar 2009)
- Voted YES on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on barring HHS grants to organizations that perform abortions. (Oct 2007)
- Voted NO on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
- Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
- Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
- Voted YES on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
- Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
- Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
- Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Rated 100% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-life stance. (Dec 2006)
- Apply 14th amendment protections to pre-born fetuses. (Jun 2008)
- Prohibit transporting minors across state lines for abortion. (Jan 2008)
- Supports prohibiting human embryonic stem cell research. (Aug 2010)
- Prohibit federal funding for abortion. (May 2011)
- Sponsored banning family assistance that includes abortion. (Jan 2013)
- Declare preborn as persons under 14th amendment. (Feb 2009)
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