Secretary of State; previously Democratic Senator (NY):
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- Troubled by misleading allegations about Planned Parenthood. (Nov 2016)
- Late-term decisions are most painful; leave government out. (Oct 2016)
- Defunding Planned Parenthood hurts women cancer screening. (Oct 2016)
- Government shouldn't be involved with late-term decisions. (Oct 2016)
- Appoint Supreme Court judges who will uphold Roe v Wade. (Oct 2016)
- It's big government to intervene on woman's right to choose. (Oct 2015)
- Issues where Jeb Bush disagrees with Hillary. (Dec 2014)
- Make abortion rare by supporting adoption & foster care. (Apr 2008)
- Potential for life begins at conception, but don’t intrude. (Apr 2008)
- Opposed China’s forced abortion & Romania’s forced pregnancy. (Apr 2008)
- Long-held moderate stance focuses on reducing abortions. (Mar 2008)
- Consistently uses Dem. Party line, "safe, legal, and rare". (Mar 2008)
- 1974: pro-choice fervency not based on any personal abortion. (Jul 2007)
- 1999: keep abortion safe, legal & rare into next century. (Jul 2007)
- Lift ban on stem cell research to cure devastating diseases. (Jun 2007)
- 1993:Early action on abortion rights ended Right’s dominance. (Jun 2007)
- Personally would never abort; but deeply values choice. (Jun 2007)
- Abortion is a sad, tragic choice to many women. (May 2007)
- Respect Roe v. Wade, but make adoptions easier too. (Nov 2006)
- Partial birth exceptions for life-threatening abnormalities. (Apr 2006)
- Government should have no role in abortion decision. (Oct 2005)
- We can find common ground on abortion issue. (Sep 2005)
- Alternatives to pro-choice like forced pregnancy in Romania. (Nov 2003)
- Must safeguard constitutional rights, including choice. (Oct 2000)
- Late term abortion only if life or health are at risk. (Oct 2000)
- Remain vigilant on a woman’s right to chose. (Jan 2000)
- Keep abortion safe, legal and rare. (Jan 1999)
- Being pro-choice is not being pro-abortion. (Jan 1999)
- Reach out to teens to reduce teen sex problems. (Jan 1999)
Contraception
- Hobby Lobby decision is slippery slope against women. (Jun 2014)
- 1993 health plan included RU-486 & widely available abortion. (Jul 2007)
- Fought for years to get “Plan B” contraceptive on the market. (Dec 2006)
- Prevention First Act: federal funds for contraception. (Oct 2006)
- Advocates birth control but OK with faith-based disagreement. (Nov 2003)
- Supports parental notice & family planning. (Feb 1997)
- Cairo Document: right to abortion but not as family planning. (Sep 1996)
- No abortion for sex selection in China. (Apr 1996)
Voting Record
- Voted liberal line on partial birth & harm to fetus. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on defining unborn child as eligible for SCHIP. (Mar 2008)
- Voted NO on prohibiting minors crossing state lines for abortion. (Mar 2008)
- Voted YES on expanding research to more embryonic stem cell lines. (Apr 2007)
- Voted NO on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
- Voted YES on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
- Voted NO on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
- Voted NO on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
- Recommended by EMILY's List of pro-choice women. (Apr 2001)
- Rated 100% by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Expand embryonic stem cell research. (Jun 2004)
- Sponsored bill providing contraceptives for low-income women. (May 2006)
- Sponsored bill for emergency contraception for rape victims. (Sep 2006)
- Rated 0% by the NRLC, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Dec 2006)
- Provide emergency contraception at military facilities. (Apr 2007)
- Opposes additional border infrastructure. (Nov 2016)
- Supports public funding for abortion services. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes parental notification for abortions by minors. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes judges who strictly interpret Constitution. (Nov 2016)
- Ensure access to and funding for contraception. (Feb 2007)
- Focus on preventing pregnancy, plus emergency contraception. (Jan 2009)
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