Lucy McBath actually said...

"Research is clear, access to care and other socioeconomic factors play a significant role in maternal mortality rates in Georgia and throughout this country."

"This problem runs far deeper than many want to even acknowledge and we have a responsibility to these families to make sure that their safety and the health is the number one priority."

"I had to go on short-term disability just to be able to make sure that I brought my son into the world."

"And I also want to thank the panel for coming to address Congress on this very, very pressing issue."