    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book I)]
    [March 13, 2003]
    [Page 263]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Action on Legislation To Ban Partial-Birth Abortion
    March 13, 2003

        Partial-birth abortion is an abhorrent procedure that offends human
    dignity, and I commend the Senate for passing legislation to ban it.
    Today's action is an important step toward building a culture of life in
    America. I look forward to the House passing legislation and working
    with the Senate to resolve any differences so that I can sign
    legislation banning partial-birth abortion into law.