May 04, 2022 - Philadelphia, PA
Governor Tom Wolf hosted a press conference with the First Lady, members of Planned Parenthood and other public officials discussing the potential dismantling of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision to protect access to abortion and reaffirmed his stance to protect abortion access in Pennsylvania."Today, I am angry," said Gov. Wolf. "The right to bodily autonomy is under attack. Overturning Roe v. Wade isn't about preserving life. It's about exerting control. I don't think it's possible to overemphasize the seismic shift this represents in America's approach to privacy, to personal autonomy, to health care rights. I stand today assuring Pennsylvanians that abortion access and reproductive health care will remain legal and safe as long as I am governor."Today's press conference comes on the heels of the United States Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion overturning decades long rulings protecting abortion access. Since taking office, Governor Wolf has championed abortion access by vetoing three different anti-abortion bills passed by Pennsylvania's General Assembly and vowed to veto the rest.Speakers include:Dayle Steinberg, President and CEO of Planned parenthood of SEPAGovernor Tom Wolf Julia HenricksonState Senator Amanda M. CappellettiU.S. Representative Madeleine DeanState Representative Joanna McClinton
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