[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 39, Number 40 (Monday, October 6, 2003)]
[Page 1304]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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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.