Texas Rep Tells Women Having Miscarriages To Pound Sand

Texas GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales tried to change the subject to the border when confronted with the fact that the drug mifepristone isn't just used for abortion, but by women who have miscarriages as well. Gonzales made an appearance on this Sunday's State of the Union on CNN, and refused to answer any direct questions by host Dana Bash. Here's the first question he deflected on before threatening to de-fund the FDA:

BASH: You're an outspoken opponent of abortion rights, but are you at all concerned that this sets a dangerous precedent that any single judge can simply overrule scientific agencies as they see fit?

GONZALES: You know, on this ruling. I have six children. I am a prolific pro-lifer, and I think it's important that we protect the sanctity of life. I believe in state rights here in Texas, you know, we have a heart bill, a heartbeat bill that was passed, and I think it's important that states dictate their futures.

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