Condemn All Acts of Political Violence

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Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express opposition to H. Con. Res. 3.

The resolution is nothing but a political move by extreme Republicans that is both disingenuous and actually puts healthcare clinics at risk.

This resolution only focuses on protecting pro-life pregnancy centers and faith-based women's health clinics, which are not medical facilities.

Let me be clear: I condemn violence in all of its forms. In fact, here is a fact: At clinics that provide abortion services, attacks are on the rise, increasing 128 percent in just 1 year. This source is from the National Abortion Federation report.

The resolution before us today falls short of condemning violence. The Pro-Choice Caucus resolution that I support condemns all acts of violence on healthcare personnel, patients, and facilities and affirms that everyone has the freedom to access reproductive healthcare services without fear of violence.

Let us all stand together and condemn all acts of political violence.

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