    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [October 22, 2003]
    [Page 1380]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on Senate Passage of Partial-Birth Abortion Legislation
    October 22, 2003

        I applaud the Senate for joining the House in passing the ban on
    partial-birth abortion. This is very important legislation that will end
    an abhorrent practice and continue to build a culture of life in
    America. I look forward to signing it into law.