but annalisa's not alone. her story is the story of thousands of women around the country whose health relies on contraception. we will hear more stories like annalisa's tonight. but i hope that the next time we engage in a debate about restricting access to contraception, we remember annalisa and women like her. and that we remember that for thousands of women contraception is not a question of religion but a question of life and death. in addition to noncontraception health benefits, the contraception benefits of birth control cannot be understated. the simple fact is millions of women use birth control to delay or avoid pregnancy. according to the american college of obstetricians and gynecologists, quote, a full array of family planning services is vital for women's health. especially for the 2/3 of american women of reproductive age who wish to avoid or postpone pregnancy. nearly half of all pregnancies in the u.s. are unintended. and unintended pregnancies can have serious health consequences for women.