By — Laura Santhanam Laura Santhanam Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-biden-promises-to-restore-roe-v-wade-as-the-law-of-the-land-in-his-2024-state-of-the-union Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Biden promises to restore Roe v. Wade as the ‘law of the land’ in his 2024 State of the Union Politics Mar 7, 2024 10:14 PM EDT In his last State of the Union address before the general election, President Joe Biden pledged to restore abortion protections after the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade. Watch Biden’s remarks in the player above. “If Americans send me a Congress that supports the right to choose, I promise you: I will restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land again,” the president said, with Supreme Court justices in attendance for this address to Congress. Biden’s March 7 address comes as he seeks reelection against likely Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. Biden, seeking reelection, has rebuked Republican efforts to erode access to abortion and reproductive care services, including in vitro fertilization. Find more of our coverage: WATCH LIVE: 2024 State of the Union Address READ MORE: How to watch the 2024 State of the Union READ MORE: In Biden’s final State of the Union before the election, a look back at his inauguration pledges We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Laura Santhanam Laura Santhanam Laura Santhanam is the Health Reporter and Coordinating Producer for Polling for the PBS NewsHour, where she has also worked as the Data Producer. Follow @LauraSanthanam @LauraSanthanam
In his last State of the Union address before the general election, President Joe Biden pledged to restore abortion protections after the Supreme Court’s decision in 2022 to overturn Roe v. Wade. Watch Biden’s remarks in the player above. “If Americans send me a Congress that supports the right to choose, I promise you: I will restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land again,” the president said, with Supreme Court justices in attendance for this address to Congress. Biden’s March 7 address comes as he seeks reelection against likely Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. Biden, seeking reelection, has rebuked Republican efforts to erode access to abortion and reproductive care services, including in vitro fertilization. Find more of our coverage: WATCH LIVE: 2024 State of the Union Address READ MORE: How to watch the 2024 State of the Union READ MORE: In Biden’s final State of the Union before the election, a look back at his inauguration pledges We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now