Texas State Senator Wendy Davis Remarks
Senator Davis received national attention by filibustering for 11 hours a Texas Republican bill limiting abortions after 20 weeks, and that, due to its requirement that clinics have ambulatory surgical facilities, could close all but five of the 42 abortion clinics in the state.
Texas State Senator Wendy Davis (D) talked about the political climate in Texas and Washington, D.C. She also talked about her future… read more
Texas State Senator Wendy Davis (D) talked about the political climate in Texas and Washington, D.C. She also talked about her future political aspirations, saying she was considering a run for governor. She responded to questions from the audience.
Senator Davis received national attention by filibustering for 11 hours a Texas Republican bill limiting abortions after 20 weeks, and that, due to its requirement that clinics have ambulatory surgical facilities, could close all but five of the 42 abortion clinics in the state. close
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