Political Quotes

“reserving the right to object. The FDA approved mifepristone nearly 20 years ago, and leading medical organizations have made clear that restrictions on it like those that are in this bill are not based on evidence or patients' best interests. This bill is not about science or healthcare or what is best for women across the Nation. It is about ideology and Republicans wanting to do every single thing they can to chip away at the right to a safe, legal abortion. Not on my watch. This is far from the only Republican effort to ignore the science and the medical professionals and overrule the personal decisions of patients across the country. At this very moment, they are gearing up to jam through President Trump's Supreme Court nominee and strike down Roe v. Wade. But as sure as I am standing here today to oppose this effort to restrict women's reproductive rights, you can bet I will be standing with women and men across the country to oppose that one too. I will offer legislation in a moment that actually does work to protect and help women and families in a moment, but for now, on this request, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Washington.”