Jackie Speier: “I have introduced this legislation every Congress since the 111th Congress in 2010, and the need for action to protect…”

I thank the gentlewoman for her powerful comments. On top of everything else, we passed one law which was the Hyde amendment, that said you can't use Federal funds for medical abortions, so Medicaid was not made available for that purpose…

It is both a war crime and it is a crime against humanity.

Chairwoman Speier, we know that there is still more work to be done, and as we continue to review our policies, I commit to working with you and this committee, just as we have always done.

I'm more anxious, and I think for all Members, there is going to be more trepidation associated with them being out with their constituents.