Dennis Kucinich: “In opposing the amendment we recognize that reproductive rights embrace certain human rights. We respect the rights of…”

“In opposing the amendment we recognize that reproductive rights embrace certain human rights. We respect the rights of women to make personal decisions on the number, spacing, and timing of children they wish to bear, what type of birth control she chooses, and the right for health, including sexual health. The UNPF is one of the most successful foreign aid programs that achieves these goals. By denying UNFPA funding to women in poor countries, we deprive them of human rights. UNFPA estimates that $69 million could prevent 4 million unwanted pregnancies, prevent 1.6 million abortions, prevent 9,400 maternal deaths and prevent 1,200 cases of serious material injury and illness.”