DeGette Lauds Friend and Women’s Rights Champion Cecile Richards for her Courage, Commitment, Leadership

Denver – After speaking with Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards this morning about her impending departure from the group, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO), co-chair of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, issued the following statement:

"Cecile is a fierce fighter for choice, an effective leader and a real friend. She always strikes the right tone when it comes to the complex and often contentious matters affecting women's reproductive health. We have been in the trenches together for many years, and I look forward to remaining in close touch as she considers her next steps. Meantime, I can attest to the aptness of the title of her forthcoming book, as she has stood up, spoken out and been courageous in all that she has taken on. Planned Parenthood has thrived under her stewardship and will continue to do so thanks to her foresight. Millions of women in this country and around the world have benefited from this work, and humanity is all the better for it."