Thank you, Mr. Chair. I want to start just by thanking you for holding this important hearing and thanking all the witnesses for joining us today as we discuss the efforts we've undertaken to ensure a woman's right to abortion care.
Padilla expresses gratitude for the hearing on women's abortion rights.
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