[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 26 (Thursday, March 1, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E259]
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     RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF SUSAN B. ANTHONY ON HER 181ST BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. ANNE M. NORTHUP

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2001

  Mrs. NORTHUP. Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to Susan B. Anthony 
and her work in promoting the life of the unborn.
  As you may be aware, February 15, 2001 marked the 181st birthday of 
Susan B. Anthony, one of our nation's greatest champions of not just of 
the rights of women, but of all Americans.
  However, Susan B. Anthony's work to secure women's rights took place 
on many fronts, from opposing prostitution to demanding the right to 
vote. And she considered her efforts in turning women away from 
abortion as some of the most important work of her life. She declared 
that amongst her greatest joys was to have helped ``bring about a 
better state of things for mothers generally, so that their unborn 
little ones could not be willed away from them.''
  Today, we celebrate the spirit of Susan B. Anthony and continue her 
work in protecting the lives of the unborn. Her labors to provide more 
opportunities and choices for women leaves us with many alternatives to 
abortion. For example, the joy of motherhood and the act of responsible 
parenting can be extended to millions of women today through adoption. 
Adoption fills a vital role, ensuring that worthy options are available 
for women of all social segments, races, and backgrounds. Just like 
Susan B. Anthony, we can devote our energies toward making women 
independent of, and not dependent on, abortion as a recourse.
  Susan B. Anthony fought to lift the unjust burdens oppressing women, 
including the burden of abortion. As we celebrate her birthday and 
Women's History Month, let us also recommit ourselves to her goal of 
promoting motherhood and the unborn life.

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