Nor does it prohibit service members from using their own leave and money to travel for an abortion, something they have done for years if stationed in countries without abortion providers. What it does, It prevents taxpayer money from paying for facilitate access to abortion, which is in line with the spirit and intent, again of Hyde. I urge a no vote on the amendment, and I yield back. (01:23–01:33)
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Asserts that the provision prevents taxpayer money from facilitating access to abortion, aligning with the Hyde Amendment.
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