    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2003, Book II)]
    [October 2, 2003]
    [Page 1235]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on House of Representatives Passage of Legislation Banning
    Partial-Birth Abortion
    October 2, 2003

        I applaud the House for passing the ban on partial-birth abortion so
    soon after the
    congressional conferees completed their
    work. Today's action is an important step that will help us continue to
    build a culture of life in America. I look forward to the Senate passing
    this legislation so that I can sign this very important bill into law.