Jerry Nadler actually said...

"One of the really harmful consequences of this bill, in my opinion, is that there are some fetal conditions that cannot be diagnosed before the 20th week of pregnancy."

"If this bill had been law when you had to face your ordeal, your doctors would have had to risk jail and a lawsuit if they provided you with the medical services you required."

"The letter makes several points. One, that fetal viability is generally regarded as occurring at 24 weeks gestation..."

"I understand how personally important this is to some of my colleagues, and they are certainly entitled to their beliefs."