William Lacy Clay: “My friends, after 74 years of negligence by the U.S. Government, that is totally indefensible.”

The assault against a woman's right to make their own healthcare decisions is an insult to the basic values of individual freedom and limited government.

Madam Chairwoman, let me thank you again for convening this hearing to call attention to the intrusive restrictions that are threatening the health and well-being of thousands of women in my congressional district and home State.

I fully expect HUD to follow through on any and all commitments made and work with my staff and me to ensure that the residents have access to affordable housing.

How outrageous, how un-American--just so somebody could take a photo op.