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Gray Davis on Abortion
Former Democratic CA Governor
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No restrictions on women�s right to choose, not on my watch
The Governor was unequivocal in his Inaugural Address: �To those who would seek to deny a woman her right to choose, let me offer this suggestion: don�t waste the Legislature�s time trying to pass bills restricting women�s constitutional rights.
It simply will not happen on my watch.�Over the last four years, no Governor in America has more vigorously defended the freedom to choose than Governor Davis. Today, California is, hands down, the pro-choice state in America - and proud of it.
Source: Official gubernatorial website, www.governor.ca.gov
, Sep 1, 2003
Strengthen the reproductive rights of California women
Each and every year, Davis has signed new laws to strengthen the reproductive rights of California women, including: - The Reproductive Privacy Act, ensuring that California stays pro-choice, regardless of whether the US Supreme Court continues to
uphold Roe v. Wade.
- The Contraceptive Equity Act, requiring HMOs to cover FDA-approved methods of contraception.
- The California Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which cracks down on those who threaten the safety of our clinics.
Source: Official gubernatorial website, www.governor.ca.gov
, Sep 1, 2003
Abortion training for medical residents and pharmacists
[As Governor, Davis has] taken action to: - Require medical residency programs to provide abortion training.
- Enable pharmacists to initiate emergency contraception.
- Provide emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault.
Source: Official gubernatorial website, www.governor.ca.gov
, Sep 1, 2003
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