Abortion Quote by Rosa DeLauro
“Expanding eligibility of family planning services to low-income women will maximize cost-savings to both federal and state governments, reduce the disparities in access to family planning services for low-income women, and decrease the incidence of abortion in the U.S”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Family Planning Policy, 2021
Expanding low‑income family planning access saves money for governments, narrows access gaps, and lowers U.S. abortion rates.
In simple terms: Providing affordable family planning helps cut costs and reduce abortions.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that broaden low‑income family planning services.
Themes
health policy
economic equity
reproductive rights
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- state health departments
- nonprofits
- clinic administrators
- policy makers
- advocacy groups
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
public health
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance budget concerns with equitable health access?
- What strategies can overcome political resistance?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may face political opposition and funding constraints.
