One thing that the Supreme Court has said in the past, has written in the past in abortion cases, and that is States have the authority and the responsibility to look after both the health and safety of the mother and the child. And that's exactly what we're doing. We continue to support the health and safety of the mother through this law, but also we do more to promote the health and safety of the child. (10:24–10:35)
CLAIM
Asserts that states have the authority and responsibility to protect the health and safety of mothers and children.
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