President Obama Releases Statement on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Reaffirms "commitment to our steadfast commitment to protecting a woman's access to safe, affordable health care"

President Obama has put out his annual statement on the anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, praising the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that struck down anti-abortion laws.

"We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to protecting a woman's access to safe, affordable health care and her constitutional right to privacy, including the right to reproductive freedom," Obama said in a statement.