"[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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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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