Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo
"The President's Executive Order is a
blatant and unabashed attempt to, among other things, attack the
fundamental right that women have to control their own health. Under the
guise of promoting free speech and protecting individual liberties, it
tramples on women's rights and undermines our values of freedom and
equality.
"As Washington seeks to limit the rights of
women, New York continues to protect them. New York has long-standing
protections against discrimination based on gender or personal choices
regarding family and health, including the first Human Rights Law in the
nation, and we will continue to stand up for the rights of all New
Yorkers.
"Earlier this year, my administration took
strong action to ensure that the full range of contraceptive drugs and
devices are covered by commercial health insurance policies without
co-pays, coinsurance, or deductibles. New York will remain a state where
all women have cost-free access to reproductive health care."
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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