[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 24 (Thursday, March 7, 2002)]
[House]
[Pages H741-H742]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            SUSAN B. ANTHONY

  (Mrs. MYRICK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)

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  Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Susan B. Anthony 
and her contributions to the struggle for women's rights many, many 
years ago.
  March is Women's History Month and the perfect time to recognize this 
incredible woman who truly shaped our country's history and society. 
She remains one of our Nation's greatest champions, not just for the 
rights of women but for the rights of all Americans. In addition to the 
work she did for women and women's rights, she was a leading advocate 
against the evil of slavery in her day.
  Another piece of her legacy that is often brushed over but equally 
important is her commitment to the rights of unborn children. She 
opposed abortion because she championed equal rights for all. She did 
not see a difference in fighting for women's rights and protecting the 
right to life for all children. She fought for both.
  As we think back on Susan B. Anthony's tireless work to promote the 
dignity of all life, let us renew our own commitment to fight for equal 
rights, especially for unborn children who have no voice to fight for 
themselves.

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