This press release was issued August 30, 2010.

Brodsky Receives Endorsement of Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion – Choice Matters

Assemblyman Richard Brodsky (D-Westchester) and candidate for Attorney General, today announced the endorsement of the Westchester Coalition for Legal Abortion (WCLA) – Choice Matters.  WCLA is known throughout the United States for its strong advocacy work on ensuring a woman’s right to chose.  The organization has been a leader since the very beginning of the Pro-Choice movement in New York and continues to lead the way on this very important issue.

“I’ve been unblinkingly Pro-Choice my entire life and was part of the Pro-Choice movement when it was not necessarily the politically right place to be, but certainly the smart one,” said Brodsky.  “I am honored to receive the endorsement of WCLA, one of the longest running and strongest organizations of it’s kind, advocating for women’s right to chose in the state of New York.”

In a statement released by WCLA, President Catherine Lederer-Plaskett declared, “We are proud to give Richard Brodsky our unqualified support. Richard has been a voice for comprehensive reproductive health and progressive causes throughout his long career in public service.  His demonstrated commitment to a woman’s right to choose and his proven skills as a litigator makes him our choice to be the next ‘people’s lawyer.’ Choice Matters is proud to endorse Richard in recognition of his advocacy for the rights of the women of New York State.”