GiaQuinta delivers remarks to Vice President Kamala Harris

INDIANAPOLIS – Today, House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) joins Vice President Kamala Harris and legislative leaders from states that may call special sessions on abortion bans. Below are the prepared remarks that will be delivered at the Executive Eisenhower Office Building (EEOB) in Washington D.C.:

“Thank you Madam Vice-President, my Democratic colleagues from across America, and members of the press corps. 

“Indiana made headlines last week as a safe haven for a 10-year-old rape victim to receive an abortion. Why? Because Ohio had a trigger law that prioritized Republicans’ unpopular dogma over her personal health and safety. However, our ability to provide life-saving healthcare to women may come to an end soon. Republicans have signaled a plan to limit abortion access at the end of this month.

“Hoosiers don’t like the government telling them what to do. But that’s exactly what Indiana Republicans want. And this will not stand. 

“The first-ever majority-women caucus in Indiana history understands that there is no equality without bodily autonomy. Access to safe and legal abortion is critical for women to remain economically mobile, independent and safe. 

“Make no mistake: an abortion ban will kill women. Indiana leads the nation in maternal and infant mortality outcomes and lacks the infrastructure to support families as it is.   

“We’re ready to join you all in the fight to secure the basic freedoms and protections that have been stripped away by the Supreme Court’s regressive agenda.” 

A livestream of the event will be available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/. The event is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. EDT