We are here today because one year ago today, the United States Supreme Court - the highest court in our land, General Stein - the court of Thurgood, the court of RBG - (applause) - took a constitutional right, that had been recognized, from the people of America, from the women of America. We - we - we, all of us, are now called upon to advance the promise of freedom, including the freedom of every woman to make decisions about her own body, not the government telling her what to do. (Applause.)Īnd in the relay race of history, the baton they carried is now in our hands. (Applause.) They fought for equality at the Stonewall Inn. (Applause.) They organized farmworkers in California. They sat in at a lunch counter in Greensboro. Since the founding of our country, we all know, generations of Americans have struggled, sacrificed, and bled to make that promise real. A promise that every person truly has the ability to thrive. ![]() A promise that each person can determine their own future, dream with ambition, and live with dignity. A promise of freedom - and freedom for all. So, we gather here with knowledge and a deep and profound belief that America is a promise - a promise. (Applause.) This is a room full of leaders - a room full of leaders. I also want to thank the other champions for reproductive freedom who are here: Secretary Xavier Becerra, who is here - (applause) Congresswoman Alma Adams - (applause) Congressman Jeff Jackson, who tells a real good story - (applause) North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein - (applause) and Ethel Isaacs Williams, the National President of The Links, Incorporated. He is an extraordinary leader who always stands up for the rights and the freedoms of the people of North Carolina. (Applause.) I think many of you may know: Roy and I actually served together when I was attorney general of California and he was attorney general of North Carolina. I want to thank my longstanding and dear friend, the Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper. I also want to thank my husband, the first Second Gentleman of the United States. So, thank you for your introduction and all that you do for your patients here in North Carolina. ![]() And I was talking with some folks backstage about the fact that in - in times like this, in times of struggle, in times of hardship, these moments also reveal the heroes among us, the people who have the courage to stand strong in service of others. Like so many of our medical health professionals, these are very trying times. Oh, it’s good to be back in North Carolina, I can tell you that. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””ĪUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years!.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy. ![]()
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