Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I stand in strong opposition to H.R. 6914, the reproductive misinformation in higher education act. Just days before the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, this legislation is the latest in extreme MAGA Republicans' assault on comprehensive reproductive healthcare services in America, including abortion. Abortion is healthcare, and we must ensure that everyone who needs it has access to the full range of reproductive healthcare services they deserve. Let me say that again for the people in the back: Abortion is healthcare, and Americans have been clear that they want reproductive freedom for all. Yet, the Republican majority continues to spend week after week in the House pushing their extreme anti-choice and antifreedom agenda. Let's not forget, as Republicans ignore calls for reproductive freedom, they are ignoring the tragic realities that moms and expectant moms face every day. American families are being torn apart by our country's maternal mortality crisis and with the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country. Instead of addressing the urgency of this crisis and providing moms with the healthcare and resources they need to thrive, my colleagues are advancing legislation that would do the exact opposite. Despite its misleading name, this bill makes access to reproductive care even more difficult for women who need it.…”