STATEMENT: Rep. Jimmy Gomez on Resignation of Cecile Richards as President of Planned Parenthood
Los Angeles,
January 26, 2018
A champion and fighter for women’s rights and reproductive freedom, Cecile Richards serves as a role model across the globe.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D-34) issued the following statement on the resignation of Cecile Richards as President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “A champion and fighter for women’s rights and reproductive freedom, Cecile Richards serves as a role model across the globe. Despite unrelenting and baseless attacks from anti-choice politicians and extremists, her fierce leadership kept Planned Parenthood’s doors open – and vital health care services available – to millions of women, men, and young people. I applaud Cecile for her unparalleled accomplishments, which have inspired a new generation of health care and pro-choice advocates, including myself. We will always be grateful for her leadership.” ### |
