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Colin Allred: “I don't think it's right that we're the only major developed…”

Featuring: Colin Allred, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Texas

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Published | Video Starts at 03:58

Oh, yeah. And when you're welcoming, you know, your bundle of joy is also coming with a whole lot of other things that are changing your life. And, you know, I don't think it's right that we're the only major developed country in the world that does have a national paid leave policy. Could not agree more. Texas was one of the first states to criminalize abortion. What would be your plans to protect and restore women's reproductive rights? (03:58–04:03)

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Asserts that the U.S. is the only major developed country without a national paid leave policy.

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