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Ned Lamont: “I think it's a solution. Looking for a problem. You go to…”

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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Discusses Economic Plans, Crime, and Reproductive Rights in CT22 Primetime Special

Published | Video Starts at 18:11

The first part of your question was Bob is acting more pro choice than he was before, comma, and now he's looking for some restrictions like the one you just mentioned. I think it's a solution. Looking for a problem. You go to Planned Parenthood, dan. You know, 95, 98% of those girls come in with a mother, come in with a parent, come in with a family member. And those 2 or 3% that don't, I'm afraid, have a really challenging reason why they don't feel comfortable doing that. And we make sure they get counseling, we make sure they get support. (18:11–18:24)

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Asserts that most minors seeking abortions are accompanied by a parent or family member.

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