Able Quote by Dick Durbin
“I have thought about this issue of abortion time and again. It is not an easy issue for most people. I came to believe over the years that a woman should be able to make this agonizing decision with her doctor and her family and her conscience, and that we should be very careful that we don't make that decision a crime except in the most extreme circumstances.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: U.S. Senate, 2022 (abortion legislation discussion)
Abortion should remain a personal decision guided by the woman, her doctor, family, and conscience, with criminalization only in extreme cases.
In simple terms: Women should decide on abortion with support, not criminal law.
Key Takeaway
Protect reproductive autonomy while limiting extreme cases.
Themes
reproductive rights
ethics
law
Mood
empathetic
thoughtful
Type
policy
ethical
When to use this quote
- women
- healthcare providers
- legislators
- advocates
Key Concepts
autonomy
medical ethics
legislation
conscience
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards ensure decisions are truly personal?
- How to support women facing difficult choices?
A Different Perspective
Balancing moral convictions with legal frameworks is complex.
