Cecile Richards

I've led a very privileged life. You know, I've gotten to choose the work I do, and I hope every job I've had has been a little bit about trying to push the ball forward, particularly for folks who may not have the same opportunities that I've had. ”

President Obama understands women. He trusts women. And on every issue that matters to us, he stands with women. ”

No parent wants their child to get an infection or get pregnant before they're ready. ”

I would be excited if we could reimagine workplaces that start from a premise that women are going to be a central part: Women are going to bear children, people are going to raise those children, and it's not going to be a nuisance - it's actually going to be understood as part of the deal. ”

I think women have the opportunity to change the landscape and change the direction of America. ”

If you look at the workforce and the way our laws work around so many issues, it's as if women are supposed to retrofit themselves into a workplace that was never created for them. ”

All my life, I've been lucky to work in social justice, starting as a labor organizer working with low-wage working women. ”