Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 13, 2019
But to deny them access to it because you have decided on the morality of it or you have made up science to justify your own personal belief is to impose your will on the majority of Americans, including women who are affected by this choice.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly argues against denying abortion access based on personal beliefs.

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