"The 30th anniversary of Roe v. Wade gives us a moment to look back at what has been accomplished since that landmark decision in 1973. As far as we have come, however, we still have many miles and many years to go before we can speak of real choice for all women in this country and around the world.

Today, with an overtly hostile White House and Congress, our reproductive rights are in imminent danger. But we must look to the past 30 years for inspiration to face the challenges in our future. We must continue to support medical access, family planning and abortion rights. We need to ensure that abortions are safe, legal and rare. We must continue to stand up for a woman's constitutionally-protected right to choose. The 30th anniversary of Roe commemorates not an isolated event but a long and unending struggle for women's equality. I have been with you in the struggle in the past, and I will be with you as long as I have a voice."

"During my tenure in Congress, I have championed a woman's right to choose abortion. I wholeheartedly believe that this decision, while extremely difficult, should be left up to the individuals involved, not lawmakers who have decided they know what is best for millions of women in this country. I am, and always will be, a defender of a woman's right to choose, but the right to choose is meaningless without the means to choose. You have the power to decide who will represent you in government at the state and national level-and it is critical to participate in the process. I am happy to be celebrating 30 years of Roe, but to ensure that we will celebrate many more anniversaries, we all must engage in the electoral process."

Representative Maloney represents the 14th district in New York City. A diligent protector of a woman's right to choose, Representative Maloney is one of the country's leading advocates for women and family issues, with special emphasis on women's health, family planning, child care, and reproductive freedom. After serving for ten years on the New York City Council, Representative Maloney defeated a 14-year incumbent in her first race for Congress in 1992 and was reelected in 2000.