[Asked about abortions for rape victims] It seems to me, first of all, from what I understand from doctors, that's really rare. If it's a legitimate … - Todd Akin

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[Asked about abortions for rape victims] It seems to me, first of all, from what I understand from doctors, that's really rare. If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down. But let's assume that maybe that didn't work or something: I think there should be some punishment, but the punishment ought to be of the rapist, and not attacking the child.

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About Todd Akin

William Todd Akin (born July 5, 1947 – October 3, 2021) was the U.S. representative for Missouri's 2nd congressional district from 2001 to 2013.

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Alternative Names: William Todd Akin W Todd Akin W. Todd Akin
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You find that along with the culture of death go all kinds of other law-breaking: not following good sanitary procedure, giving abortions to women who are not actually pregnant, cheating on taxes, all these kinds of things, misuse of anesthetics so that people die or almost die. All of these things are common practice, and all of that information is available for America.

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