Political Quotes

Wendy Davis: “These people, who cannot afford the ability, to leave work, to find care, for the children that they already have, to…”

On the recordMay 1, 2022
These people, who cannot afford the ability, to leave work, to find care, for the children that they already have, to afford to travel, and have a procedure, elsewhere, and the overnight stays? They are going to be trapped, in a situation of forced pregnancy.

Editor's note · Context

Wendy Davis discusses the impact of restrictive abortion laws on women in states like Texas.

Share

More from Wendy Davis

May 3, 2022

I believe in the idea that we do have inalienable rights, God-given rights, and that we agree to give some of those up, in order to be a functioning part of society.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jun 23, 2022

You know, this morning, when the decision came out, Anderson, my reaction to it was as a mother and a grandmother of two daughters and two granddaughters, it wasn't as a former elected official or reproductive rights champion, it was…

transcripts.cnn.com
May 3, 2022

I absolutely do. And I agree 100 percent, with what Mr. Obergefell said. These rights absolutely are under threat.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation