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James Lankford: “Around 85% of the abortions that happen in our country year…”

Featuring: James Lankford, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

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Lankford Speaks on the Senate Floor on the Importance of Fathers Ahead of Father's Day

Published | Video Starts at 03:31

The research out there for youth and adult offenders between, depending on the state and the place, between 70% and 85% of incarcerated individuals do not have a dad in their life. They came from fatherless homes. Around 85% of the abortions that happen in our country year to year happen with a single mom when no dad is around. and no man is around. 85%. That's a woman who's making an incredibly difficult decision to take the life of a child, often because she is afraid she will not have the resources or the support to be able to support this child. (03:31–03:43)

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