John Yarmuth said "If every life were truly sacred in this country, we wouldn't be having a hearing about programs to keep mothers and their children healthy, fed, and cared for, we would be fully funding them." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 19, 2022

If every life were truly sacred in this country, we wouldn't be having a hearing about programs to keep mothers and their children healthy, fed, and cared for, we would be fully funding them.

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John Yarmuth

Democratic · Kentucky

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Yarmuth critiques the lack of funding for programs supporting mothers and children post-Dobbs decision.

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