BOISE, Idaho — Newly elected Idaho state Rep. Jack Nelsen apologized Thursday for saying in his first committee meeting that his experience milking cows informed his opinions on women’s health.
Nelsen, a Jerome Republican, said he’s “embarrassed” and “offended others.”
“The way I phrased my statement about women and reproductive rights yesterday completely missed the mark,” Nelsen said in an emailed statement. “I am deeply sorry. I recognize the mistake and commit to doing better in the future.”
