Congressman
Henry E. Brown, Jr.

Posted by: Henry E. Brown, Jr. (February 03, 2010, 11:29 AM)

As a life-long advocate of the pro-life movement, I was proud to support the 37th Annual March for Life last month. For almost four decades the march has served as an opportunity for citizens to rally against the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision in defense of every child’s right to life. I commend participants for taking a stand for the rights of those who cannot defend themselves.

This year’s rally came during a crucial time as Democrats have recently proposed taxpayer funded abortions as part of their plan for a government run healthcare system. With that said, now more than ever, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle need to be reminded of the sanctity of life.

Although the number of participants in the 2010 March for Life exceeded last year’s tally, and the number of abortions per year hit an all time low in 2008, the fight is not over until every human being has the right to life. Throughout my congressional career, I have achieved a 100% pro-life voting record, and I will continue to fight for the rights of unborn Americans.

I look forward to the day when every unborn child enjoys equal protection under the law and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and I ask that you join me in protecting and preserving these innocent lives.

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Posted by: Brown Staff (June 15, 2009, 04:29 PM)

Congressman Brown is an original cosponsor of H.RES.430, legislation which expresses condolences to the citizens of Italy and support for the Government of Italy in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that struck the Abruzzo region of central Italy. Following the passage of the resolution today, Brown, a member of the bicameral and bipartisan Italian American Congressional Delegation, made the following statement:

“As I represent an area that has many close personal ties to Italy, I was extremely saddened, back in April, at the news of this devastating earthquake.

Charleston is proud to be home to the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston, an art festival and American counterpart of the Festival of Two Worlds held annually in Spoleto, Italy. Additionally, North Charleston enjoys the presence of Global Aeronautica LLC, a joint venture between Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Italy’s Alenia Aeronautica and Vought Aircraft Industries responsible for assembling the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Italy is a major political and commercial ally of the United States and we value our relationship with them greatly. I, along with all of my Congressional colleagues, send our sincerest condolences to the victims and families affected by this massive natural disaster and reinforce the notion that we remain in full support of the Italian Government during this trying time.”

Note: On April 6, 2009 the L'Aquila earthquake, measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale, killed at least 297 people and severely damaged the infrastructure of the central Italian region of Abruzzo.

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Posted by: Brown Staff (June 09, 2009, 01:28 PM)

Below is a letter I received from the President of the Civil War Preservation Trust. Civil War Preservation Trust Letter 052809

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Posted by: Brown Staff (April 28, 2009, 04:12 PM)

I was honored to cosponsor legislation, which passed the house today, awarding a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Arnold Palmer in recognition of his service to the nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

Mr. Palmer has made a significant impact on the nationally known golfing and tourism industries of the First District of South Carolina. He is credited with designing two of our coast’s premier golf courses, Myrtle Beach National and River Town Country Club, just north of Charleston in Mount Pleasant, both of which I have had had the privilege to play.

In addition to his contributions to the golf courses of my district, I applaud him for upholding the sport of golf as a gentleman’s game as it instills the essential value of good sportsmanship in players of all ages.

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Posted by: Brown Staff (April 28, 2009, 10:50 AM)

“As a constant advocate against child abuse in all forms, I was proud to cosponsor legislation, which passed yesterday by voice vote, supporting the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. With one in four girls and one in six boys being sexually abused before their 18th birthday, it is going to take all of us stepping up to protect them. In the words from a refrigerator magnet I have at home, ‘one hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the type of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.’”

Earlier this month, Darkness to Light, the leading organization working to reduce and identify child sexual abuse in the US, awarded Congressman Brown with the Inaugural Congressional Voice of Courage Award for his efforts in bringing the issue of child sexual abuse to the forefront.

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Posted by: Brown Staff (March 25, 2009, 11:09 AM)

As a proud member of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, I am pleased to announce my support and cosponsorship of legislation marking today as the 188th anniversary of Greek Independence Day.

Greek culture is prominent throughout South Carolina's First District as the Orthodox Churches of both Charleston and Myrtle Beach play a strong role in their respective communities.

I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of Greece, the values of democracy and freedom that we both share and their role as a constant ally and friend to the US.

I congratulate Greece on this day and look forward to encouraging our mutually beneficial Greek American friendship in the future.

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Posted by: Brown Staff (January 22, 2009, 04:20 PM)

Congressman Brown, joined by over 100 other House Republicans have sent a letter to President Barack Obama asking that he withdraw his pledge to sign the so-called “Freedom of Choice” Act (FOCA), which would overturn hundreds of state laws nationwide protecting the sanctity of unborn human life.  During the 2008 presidential campaign, then-candidate Obama vowed that the “first thing” he would do as president is sign FOCA.   The letter (embedded below) notes that enactment of FOCA would increase abortions and divide the country.  The letter corresponds with the 36th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling by the Supreme Court, a day marked every year by the March for Life on the National Mall.  Congressman Brown took part in the March, and you can view his comments afterword here. 01-21-09_FOCA_Letter

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