[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 172 (Thursday, November 2, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2103-E2104]
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                 PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN ACT OF 1995

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                            HON. RON PACKARD

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 1995

  Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, I applaud all my colleagues who voted 
yesterday to protect the lives of the most vulnerable of Americans--the 
unborn. The House stood up and said no to the radical left and their 
militant agenda in promoting this brutal and inhumane procedure.
  Even though the American Medical Association took no official 
position on the bill, it was backed by the AMA's council on legislation 
who voted unanimously to recommend that the AMA board of trustees 
endorse the bill outlawing this grotesque procedure. Sadly, the bill 
was not supported by the radical pro-abortion movement who showed their 
true colors by calling the attempt to outlaw the procedure ``extreme.'' 
Opposition to the bill is extremism. Physicians are trained to save 
lives, not take them in this abhorrent procedure.
  Mr. Speaker, in passing the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act by a vote 
of 288 to 139, this House has declared to the whole world that this 
form of elective infanticide has no place in our society and it will 
not be tolerated.

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                       TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL OLMEDA

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 2, 1995

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce my colleagues to 
Michael Olmeda. Michael's story is a testament to overcoming personal 
adversity. At one point in his life he succumbed to substance abuse, 
but through personal resolve, he continues to escape the lure of 
chemical reliance and self-indulgence.
  Mike presently works for Assemblyman Darryl Towns, and cut his 
political teeth working for Senator Ada Smith. In his current capacity, 
he works with senior citizens and a substance abuse rehabilitation 
program.
  Mr. Olmeda is married to his wife of 14 years, Cecilia, and they have 
three children, Steven, Raquel, and Travis. He lives by a philosophy 
that is his source of renewal, ``Each One, Teach One.'' Truly, the 
experience of Michael Olmeda is a profile in courage and success.

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