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Our nation was built on the principle that we are all endowed by our Creator
with a right to life and liberty. I believe that life begins with
fertilization. I am adamantly opposed to abortion, except in extreme cases
which action could prevent the death of the mother. As a Member of Congress and
Republican Study Committee Values Action Team member, I support efforts to
protect this right. I have shown my commitment to this issue by cosponsoring the following pieces
of legislation this year: 1) The Sanctity of Human Life Act, which defines life
as beginning with fertilization; 2) The Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act,
which would prohibit individuals from taking minors across State lines in
circumvention of laws requiring the involvement of parents in abortion
decisions; 3) The Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act, which would help eliminate
the performance of sex-selection and race-targeted abortions and the
solicitation or acceptance of funds for either; 4) The Schoolchildren’s Health
Protection Act of 2009, which prohibits schools that receive federal funds from
distributing so-called “emergency contraception” pills, such as the
“morning-after pill” to children; and 5) The Taxpayer Conscience Protection Act
of 2009, which would call for greater accounting of federal funds spent at the
state level on organizations that perform, promote, and refer for abortion
services. I will continue to work with my colleagues to promote compassionate
alternatives to abortion, help women and families in crisis through pregnancy
centers, encourage adoption, and support federal legislation requiring parental
notification and waiting periods for minors. It’s time that we stand up to
defend our family values and protect the sanctity of marriage, family and the
unborn. With activist judges and local officials throughout the country trying to redefine marriage, it’s time for us to stop these few activists from imposing their agenda on our culture. We must protect our family values as they have come under attack from activist judges that choose to legislate from the bench. This amendment will protect marriage from a handful of unelected judges and put it back in the hands of the American people and the elected representatives of every state. It’s time that we stand up to defend our family values and protect the sanctity of marriage, family and the unborn. Related Documents:
Press Release
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GOP "Pledge to America"
9.23.2010
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