Vice President Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential candidate, said in an interview with NBC News on Tuesday that religious exemptions for providing abortions are “not something we should compromise on when we're talking about fundamental freedoms.” She said it would not be on her agenda. To make decisions about your body. ”
NBC News' senior Washington correspondent Harry Jackson said: “So it's a matter of realism, what kind of concessions are being considered, such as religious exemptions, if Republicans control Congress. Is it something?” he asked.
“I don't think we should compromise when we're talking about the fundamental freedom to make decisions about your own body,” Harris responded.
Jackson then asked Harris if she would extend an “olive branch” to people like Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine). . Harris responded that she did not commit to the hypothesis, saying, “American women are being robbed of a fundamental freedom, the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies, which is non-negotiable. We need to bring it back.” protection of Roe vs. Wadethat's it. ”
Later, after addressing criticism of the aftermath of the incident, dobbs “So this is my point about the non-negotiables,” Harris said in a ruling by former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.). We need to agree that this is true.” If they wish, they can consult with religious leaders and make these decisions without having the government tell them what to do. ”
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