Nydia M. Velazquez: “once again I find myself standing in front of this House defending the Freedom Of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Enough…”

“once again I find myself standing in front of this House defending the Freedom Of Access to Clinic Entrances Act. Enough time has been wasted with ridiculous and burdensome anti- choice delay tactics. More than 6 months have passed since the house overwhelmingly passed this legislation. The time for petty procedural games is over. Women of all races and colors are entitled to feel safe and protected while seeking and receiving abortion services that are their legal right. The doctor's that perform these services should also have the liberty to perform them without fearing for their lives. So-called ``pro-life'' extremists who commit violent and harmful acts and show a blatant disregard for the lives of those trying to deliver legal abortion services, must be stopped now. Mr. Speaker, lets stop wasting valuable time. I urge my colleagues to pass this conference report today!”