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Cori Bush: “I remember being 17 and I needed an abortion, I chose to get an abortion. I made that decision at 17 after a rape, but I…”

On the recordJune 23, 2022
I remember being 17 and I needed an abortion, I chose to get an abortion. I made that decision at 17 after a rape, but I was able to go and pick up the phone and make an appointment and come here to this place where I stand right now.
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Cori Bush
Democratic · Missouri

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Cori Bush shares her personal experience of accessing abortion services at a young age in contrast to the current situation.

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