“I’m appalled with the Virginia State Senate’s passage of a bill that would subject women seeking abortions to an invasive and unnecessary procedure prior to receiving medical assistance. Forcing women to undergo an ultrasound before an abortion is performed is nothing less than a blatant attempt to undermine the freedom of a woman’s right to choose. The government should not be in the business of regulating women’s bodies and decisions made in consultation with medical professionals. This bill is an infringement on women’s rights and I urge Governor McDonnell to immediately reject this proposal.”

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