Political Quotes

On the recordMay 3, 2022
I very much wanted to have more children, but I simply could not imagine going through that again. For me, terminating my pregnancy was not an easy choice, the most difficult I've made in my life, but it was my choice and that is what must be preserved for every pregnant person.
Said by
Pramila Jayapal
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Congresswoman Jayapal shares her personal experience with abortion and emphasizes the importance of choice.

Share

More from Pramila Jayapal

Aug 7, 2026

As wildfires, storms, and severe weather conditions become more common because of climate change, our hospitals need to be ready and resilient.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 18, 2026

We need a foreign policy based on partnership, exchange, and mutual respect.

commondreams.org
Jul 23, 2026

This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.

commondreams.org
Jul 15, 2026

Let’s be clear: This is gender affirming care and it completely debunks all of Republicans’ attacks on trans people.

salon.com

Other voices in this conversation