    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [June 4, 2003]
    [Page 605]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Action on Legislation To Ban
    Partial-Birth Abortion
    June 4, 2003

        I applaud the House for passing legislation banning partial-birth
    abortions. Passage of this important legislation is a shared priority
    that will help build a culture of life in America. I urge Congress to
    quickly resolve any differences and send me the final bill as soon as
    possible so that I can sign it into law.