As a result of this program. contraceptive use has risen from 19 to 24 percent among women in just 4 years. And. between 1990 and 1994. total abortions fell from 3.6 million to 2.8 million. Yesterday. Secretary Albright testified before our Appropriations Subcommittee. She stated: Our voluntary family planning programs serve our broader interests by elevating the status of women. reducing the flow of refugees. protecting the environment. and promoting economic growth. As the President has determined. a further delay will cause a tragic rise in unintended pregnancies. abortions. and maternal and child deaths." And. let us be clearsupport for family planning programs has. to this day. been bipartisan. This program was created in 1969 by President Richard Nixon.
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