Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-25), co-chairs of the House Pro-Choice Caucus, released this statement in reaction to Donald Trump's comments today that "there has to be some form of punishment" for women who have an abortion, a medical procedure protected under the constitution:
"The constitutionally protected rights of women to make their own health care decisions have continuously been under siege in Congress, the courts, and the campaign trail. Donald Trump's comments today have taken those attacks to a whole new level. His remarks have no place in our political discourse. The Supreme Court recognized long ago the constitutional right of all women to access safe, legal reproductive health care--including abortion services. The House Pro-Choice Caucus condemns Donald Trump's extreme comments today and will continue fighting to protect the rights of women across the country."