Duckworth Statement on Roe v. Wade 40th Anniversary
Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth has released a statement about the historic decision made by the U.S. Supreme Court 40 years ago today.
A statement from Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth: Forty years ago today, the Roe v. Wade decision marked a milestone for women’s rights. That landmark case reaffirmed a woman’s control over her own body. Over the past four decades, it has also prevented unnecessary suffering for thousands of women by ending the necessity of potentially deadly back room procedures. It is essential that on this anniversary we not only recognize the Roe v. Wade decision, but also acknowledge that its protection of women’s rights is currently under attack. In the last Congress and election in particular, politicians in Washington and across the country advocated limiting women’s choices and in some cases argued that they should have no choices at all when it …
Jason
3:27 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Sadly we forget the women in the womb who die. We also forget that women do die during abortions but it is rarely ever mentioned in the media. There are more health standards in place for my daughter going to the dentist then there are for her to get an abortion. more ›