The issue focused on language that concerns birth control and abortion. In 2015, during the Republican presidential primary season, Texas Senator Ted Cruz appeared to refer to Planned Parenthood as a "corporate arm of the Muslim Brotherhood." The GOP candidate then referred to efforts by Republicans in Congress to defund Planned Parenthood and restrict access to abortions.

Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards released a statement Wednesday afternoon defending her organization's services.

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