*Administration of Barack Obama, 2011 *

**Statement on the 38th Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision in Roe v. Wade **

*January 22, 2011 *

Today marks the 38th anniversary of *Roe* v. *Wade*, the Supreme Court decision that protects women's health and reproductive freedom and affirms a fundamental principle that government should not intrude on private family matters. I am committed to protecting this constitutional right. I also remain committed to policies, initiatives, and programs that help prevent unintended pregnancies, support pregnant women and mothers, encourage healthy relationships, and promote adoption. And on this anniversary, I hope that we will recommit ourselves more broadly to ensuring that our daughters have the same rights, the same freedoms, and the same opportunities as our sons to fulfill their dreams.

*Categories:* Statements by the President : Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, 38th anniversary*.*

*Subjects:* Adoption; Health and medical care : Abortion; Judiciary : Supreme Court :: Roe v. Wade decision, 38th anniversary.

*DCPD Number:* DCPD201100045.