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Richardson Issues Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022
Tracy M. Richardson News

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COLUMBUS – Friday, State Representative Tracy Richardson (R-Marysville) issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. 

“Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the right of states to govern themselves and the right to life of every human being… born or unborn. In the decades since the Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, millions upon millions of innocent lives were tragically ended.  This day, in a historic decision, human rights are restored to the voiceless and defenseless child in the womb and I am hopeful.

“While grateful to the U.S. Supreme Court for their herculean decision to protect life, I am truly aware of the emotions and concerns of women who believe this is an infringement upon their rights. I want to express an even more determined commitment to help women in every possible way and not to criminalize them.

“There is no more fundamental right in our U.S. Constitution than the right to life. Without life, we have no other principles to uphold.  The decision is powerfully important to all Americans because it is the essence and foundation of who we are as a free Nation. Regardless of your position on the Supreme Court ruling, I humbly and sincerely ask all to be respectful, considerate and peaceful.”