Faye Wattleton

“Reproductive freedom is critical to a whole range of issues. If we can't take charge of this most personal aspect of our lives, we can't take care of anything. It should not be seen as a privilege or as a benefit, but a fundamental human right.”

“The only way to make a difference is to be heard.”

“There will be those who will tell you that you can't make it because of your race or because of your gender or because of your class. You must not believe them.”

“The rights of women are not the sum of their wombs. Women are more than their reproductive capacity.”

“Every woman should have the right to be a mother, but no woman should be forced to be a mother.”

“We cannot afford to be silenced, and we will not be silenced.”

“I believe that the ability of women to control their own fertility is fundamental to their ability to enjoy all the other rights and freedoms that we cherish.”

“This is not a debate about abortion. It's a debate about the role of government in our lives.”

“Basically, what we're talking about is management of the world's population.”

“The struggle for women's rights has been a long and arduous one, and we must not let our guard down now.”

“We have to be more than just pro-choice; we have to be pro-active.”

“I'm not interested in being a token. I'm interested in being a force for change.”