“We should not give $500 million to a corrupt organization that is selling unborn children's body parts.”

— Ted Cruz

#‎DefundPlannedParenthood‬: https://www.tedcruz.org/l/defund-planned-parenthood/ On Facebook September 28, 2015.
2010s

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