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.

But in these times, we have seen many states emboldened by this Administration pass additional restrictions that further hinder individuals' access to abortion.

I asked in protest, where are the women.

It is time to let women speak, and it is time for everyone to listen.

It is time for elected representatives here in Congress and in state houses across the country to protect the right to privacy and a woman's right to abortion services rather than attack it.

the hypocrisy is so unjust and absurd.

It is something that 1 out of 4 women have before she is 45 years old.

Under Dr. Williams, Missouri went from 42nd in the country to 44th in the country in maternal mortality.

In fact, black women in Missouri are three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than other women.

When a physician cannot mention that one option for her patient is abortion, that is a gag rule.

Let me tell you what the real picture is. The real picture is that you have got about a 50/50 shot at survival.