Political Quotes

“Today, I rise for Dr. Erica of New York. This is her story. Dr. Erica's patient was raped by an unknown assailant. The patient's emotions surrounding the pregnancy were extremely complex. She desperately wanted to have a child but felt guilt, shame, and isolation after being raped. She ultimately decided to continue the pregnancy. She believed it would help her grieve and grasp onto something positive after such a traumatic experience. But then the patient went in for a scan at 20 weeks and was devastated to learn that the fetus had multiple lethal anomalies. This patient had to face yet another agonizing decision. Ultimately, she decided to end the pregnancy. Thankfully, Dr. Erica was able to help this patient through the most difficult time in her life. I want to share her words: ``As a physician, it is my job to guide the patient through the risks, benefits, and alternatives of all options available to her. It is not my job to place judgment on patients that only serve to punish women who are already suffering, and it certainly is not the job of the legislature to interfere with the patient-physician relationship.'' On behalf of Dr. Erica and the women she helps, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no.'' We must support every woman's right to make reproduction choices for herself.”