"Reproductive rights have been an important and critical topic as far back into time as we can imagine. I am aware that in January 2019, the state of New York enacted changes to the Reproductive Health Act, which included further access to abortion and the legalities surrounding the performance of late-term abortions. The law also removed abortion from the state's criminal code, removing criminal liability for doctors and other healthcare professionals. My stance on abortion is not black and white, as every person, case, and circumstance is different. Looking at countries where abortion is illegal, we see around 30,000 deaths of women due to botched procedures. I am happy to see more attention going to the laws surrounding a woman's right to choose, and I hope to see a point in time when all women, no matter where they live, will feel free to do with their bodies as they see fit, under proper medical care and expertise."