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Mike Johnson: I have great sympathy, empathy for all of our young women legislators who are of birthing age. It's a real quandary.

On the recordFebruary 25, 2025
I have great sympathy, empathy for all of our young women legislators who are of birthing age. It's a real quandary.
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana
Source
bbc.com

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Johnson acknowledges the challenges faced by young women legislators but cites constitutional concerns.

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