[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E59]
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                HONORING 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF ROE V. WADE

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2013

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today because 40 years ago our 
Supreme Court determined that every woman has the right to decide 
whether or not to continue her pregnancy. While that ruling stands 
today, we must remain vigilant.
  As we speak, anti-choice activists are working to erode that right, 
not only by making abortions illegal, but by making them unavailable. 
In 2011, a record 92 abortion-regulating laws passed in 24 states, 
imposing onerous waiting periods, invasive ultrasounds, and dangerous 
parental consent requirements--All in an effort to make such services 
inaccessible.
  As President Obama said on Monday, ``while these truths may be self-
evident, they have never been self-executing.'' Yes, abortion is legal, 
but we have to fight to ensure it remains accessible. The good news is, 
most Americans are with us. A recent Wall Street Journal/NBC News Poll 
found 7 in 10 Americans believe Roe v. Wade should stand.
  On the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade let's reflect on the rights we 
have won, and renew the fight to protect them.

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