Political Quotes

“Mr. President, as Mother's Day approaches, I rise to join my Democratic colleagues in sharing our constituents' stories about the importance of protecting women's access to healthcare. No matter where they live and no matter their economic status, women in our country deserve access to comprehensive preventive care and family planning services that will enable them to stay healthy and to thrive. We know centers like Planned Parenthood have made a huge difference in the lives of the women they serve. My office recently heard from a woman named Ashley from Hooksett, who said: I am safe, healthy, and educated thanks to Planned Parenthood. She continues speaking about Planned Parenthood: When I was fifteen, they were there to help me understand the changes that my body was going through and provide me with the information I needed to keep myself healthy and protected. Throughout the rest of my teenage years, I have trusted Planned Parenthood to provide me with all of my routine healthcare procedures. Ashley continues: In more desperate times, they were there to explain my options and support my decisions with anonymity and compassion. Ashley goes on to say: I am deeply concerned about the Title 10 gag rule and the implications it may have on my getting the care I need. I'm thankful for elected officials who are fighting back and speaking out for me and the thousands of people like me who deserve access to quality, affordable care, no matter their income or zip code.…”