Biden says he will be ready to protect 'fundamental' right to choose

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Biden said on Tuesday he does not know whether the leaked Supreme Court draft abortion ruling is genuine or reflects a final decision, but his administration will be ready to respond to protect abortion rights when a ruling is issued. 

  "I believe that a woman’s right to choose is fundamental," Biden said in a statement, adding that if Roe v. Wade is overturned, elected officials will need to protect a woman's right to choose and voters will need to elect pro-choice officials in November. 

  (Reporting by Katharine Jackson)