[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2376-E2377]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         SENSE OF HOUSE REGARDING THE TRAFFICKING OF BABY PARTS

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                               speech of

                        HON. ROBERT B. ADERHOLT

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 11, 1999

  Mr. ADERHOLT. Mr. Speaker, I would like to lend my support to H. Res. 
350, which I have co-sponsored, which expresses the sense of the House 
that Congress should exercise its oversight responsibilities and 
conduct hearings into the possible trafficking of baby parts for 
profit.
  Throughout the abortion debate, many Americans have come to realize 
that abortion is a morally repugnant act which has no place in a 
civilized society. In spite of the brutality of partial-birth abortion 
and other abortion methods which more Americans have become aware of in 
recent years, Congress has been

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unable to override a Presidential veto which would outlaw this 
practice.
  Many Americans are beginning to reevaluate their views on this issue. 
Recently uncovered evidence shows that infants ``delivered'' by 
partial-birth abortion and even those born alive have been killed for 
their body parts. Private companies have circumvented laws banning this 
practice by acting as ``middlemen'' in this gruesome trade by selling 
baby body parts from abortion clinics to research facilities.
  My colleagues, certainly we can begin to take some action to address 
this terrible practice. I strongly urge you to join me in voting for H. 
Res. 350, to express the sense of the House that Congress should 
conduct hearings into the possible trafficking of baby parts for 
profit. Let's show this Nation that the unborn should be protected by 
conducting hearings and getting more information on this issue.

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