Lynn C. Woolsey: “I would like to remind this Congress that the Constitution applies to all Americans, including women in the Armed…”

“I would like to remind this Congress that the Constitution applies to all Americans, including women in the Armed Forces. But, current law prohibits women in the armed services from paying for abortions in military hospitals. This is an assault on the spirit of Roe. Plain and simple. Roe versus Wade is the law of the land. In spite of that, military policy states that if you are a woman, and you need an abortion, but happen to serve our country in the military overseas--tough luck. To all my colleagues, regardless of your position on choice, ask yourself a question. What would you want for your daughter, or your sister, or your wife? If she were stationed overseas, wouldn't you want her to go to the hospital of her choice? Wouldn't you want her to go to an American military hospital? Vote yes on the DeLauro amendment, and cast a vote for women in the military.”