Lynn N. Rivers: “I rise in favor of this particular amendment, which would allow for self-funded abortions to be conducted at military…”

“I rise in favor of this particular amendment, which would allow for self-funded abortions to be conducted at military hospitals, which is vitally important for servicewomen and female dependents overseas. This is about the availability of safe, sanitary facilities and well-trained professional staff. It is also about confidentiality. No woman should have to explain to a superior, employer, or superior in the military why she wishes to avail herself of a right that is provided under the Constitution of the United States. Currently, it is required that service individuals, servicewomen, tell their superior officer what their situation is in order to be given the opportunity to come back to the United States to avail themselves of safe, sanitary facilities. That is wrong. I rise in support of the amendment.”