[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 118 (Friday, August 3, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PAIN-CAPABLE UNBORN CHILD PROTECTION ACT

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                               speech of

                          HON. BENJAMIN QUAYLE

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 31, 2012

  Mr. QUAYLE. Mr. Speaker, earlier this week the House voted on H.R. 
3803, the District of Columbia Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act 
that was introduced by my colleague from Arizona, Representative Trent 
Franks. This bill would generally prohibit abortions, except in cases 
where the mother is at risk, 20 weeks after fertilization, the point at 
which studies have shown an unborn child has the capacity to feel pain.
  I strongly believe that we have a moral obligation to protect life 
and defend those who cannot defend themselves. Recognizing the gruesome 
nature of late stage abortions, nine states, including my home State of 
Arizona, have enacted laws to restrict this procedure.
  While I'm disappointed that we failed to secure the two-thirds vote 
necessary to pass H.R. 3803 this week, I was heartened that a majority 
of my colleagues in the House stood to protect the unborn. This week's 
vote has only strengthened my resolve to continue to advocate for pro-
life polices to hasten the day when all life is valued and treated as a 
gift.

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