"I am very concerned about the unknown impact of unsubstantiated cosmetic ingredients on women and girls across the country."
"Because of this, I am invested in working to reduce health disparities of vulnerable and minority populations, especially women and girls."
"I was especially concerned to learn that with all the personal care products used by young women each day... these products may contain chemicals that cause endocrine disruption, or reproductive harm."
"Black women and women of color are particularly at risk because the cosmetics products sold to them are often the most harmful."
"Governor Parson and Director Williams have repeatedly violated the trust of our community and compromised my patients' safety, all to push a political agenda."
"This obsession with abortion has not only proven detrimental to our patients, but it has lasting effects on the health of an entire community."
"In my exam room, abortion is not political. It is simply healthcare."
"It is to be noted that to be pro-life includes supporting the health of pregnant women."
"Women are and should be in charge of their reproductive health."
"The timing and the similarities of this multistate campaign reveal a purely political strategy to energize and motivate the religious right."
"My Republican colleagues have suggested that earlier restrictions on abortion have become necessary because advances in medicine are moving the point of viability earlier and earlier."
"I am very proud that my state of Illinois is an oasis in the sand, very proud that we are a shining light in the dark."