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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, took to the House floor to rail against the new nationwide abortion ban proposed by Senate and House Republicans this week.

“81 days – that’s how long it took for Republicans to change their position from abortion as a state issue to supporting a nationwide abortion ban,” Congresswoman Trahan said. “81 days to put their hypocrisy on full display for every American – every woman – to see.”

CLICK HERE or the image below to view Trahan’s full speech on the House floor.

“Make no mistake. If Republicans get their way, women’s lives will be at risk, and many will die from delayed or denied care,” Congresswoman Trahan continued. “For our daughters, we cannot – we will not – let them win.”

A transcript of Trahan’s remarks as delivered is embedded below.

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Congresswoman Lori Trahan

Remarks as Delivered

Floor Speech Against Republican Abortion Ban

September 15, 2022

Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

81 days – that’s how long it took for Republicans to change their position from abortion as a state issue to supporting a nationwide abortion ban. 81 days to put their hypocrisy on full display for every American – every woman – to see.

Mr. Speaker, this is what it looks like when lawmakers show their true intention. Their intention to go beyond the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Their intention to go beyond the horrific state laws that have already stripped millions of women and young girls of their reproductive rights.

Republicans backing this new proposal want to ban every woman in America from seeking abortion care – no exceptions. Make no mistake – if Republicans get their way, women’s lives will be at risk, and many will die from delayed or denied care.

For our daughters, we cannot – we will not – let them win.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield back.

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