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Barack Obama: “Since [the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs Wade]…”

Featuring: Barack Obama, Democratic | 44th President of the United States | National

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Barack Obama campaigning for Kamala Harris, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Published | Video Starts at 04:43

And Kamala Harris understands the threat to women's health that has been posed by the decision of Donald Trump's Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs Wade. Since [the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs Wade], we have seen effective abortion bans in 20 states. Infant mortality rates have begun to tick up. Doctors are afraid to provide potential lifesaving treatment to at risk mothers. I've always said I respect those who, for religious or ethical reasons, would not consider terminating their own pregnancy. (04:43–23:12)

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Asserts that 20 states have implemented effective abortion bans following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs Wade.

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