‘How Dare They?’: Kamala Harris Rips On Republicans While Comemmorating 50th Anniversary Of Roe v. Wade

Senator Kamala Harris (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

For nearly 50 years, Americans relied on the rights that Roe protected. Today, however, on what would have been its 50th anniversary, we speak of the Roe decision in the past tense — because, last June, the United States Supreme Court took away that constitutional right — a fundamental right, a basic freedom — from the people of America — from the women of America.

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[P]eople live in fear of what might be next because Republicans in Congress are now calling for a nationwide abortion ban. Some even from the moment of conception. The right of every woman in every state in this country to make decisions about her own body is on the line. And I’ve said it before, and I will say it again: How dare they? How dare they?

Congress must pass a bill that protects freedom and liberty. A bill that protects reproductive rights. And President Biden will sign it.

— Excerpts from remarks given by Vice President Kamala Harris, where she commemorated the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade by announcing that President Joe Biden has issued a memorandum to protect access to reproductive healthcare services, including ensuring safe and legal access to medication abortion. “[H]ere and now, on this 50th anniversary, let us resolve to make history and secure this right,” Harris said. “Today, I invite all Americans to join us, and to remember: When we fight, we win.”

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Abortion, Government, Kamala Harris, Quote of the Day, Roe v. Wade