[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 136 (Friday, September 9, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1231]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF PHYLLIS SCHLAFLY

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                               speech of

                            HON. BRIAN BABIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 8, 2016

  Mr. BABIN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of conservative icon and founder of the Eagle Forum Phyllis Schlafly.
  Phyllis Schlafly was a courageous and determined leader who spent her 
entire adult life fighting for America and our traditional family 
values. She stood up and spoke up when others did not.
  She was a fearless and outspoken defender of the unborn--and a 
leading voice in protecting America's sovereignty and supporting the 
U.S. military.
  Until her final day on Earth, Phyllis Schlafly fought tirelessly for 
these commonsense principles and the conservative foundations that have 
made America strong. She never stopped exposing the absurdity of the 
liberal left and the appalling failures of the policies they advocate.
  Often referred to as the ``First Lady of the Conservative Movement,'' 
Phyllis Schlafly's leadership, candor and tenacity was a breath of 
fresh air--and it will be greatly missed.
  While we have lost a powerful voice and advocate for the American 
people, we can be certain that Phyllis Schlafly's tremendous pride in 
America and passion for the conservative movement will undoubtedly live 
on and continue to inspire future conservative leaders for generations 
to come.
  My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Schlafly family during 
this very difficult time. On behalf of the many Americans she inspired, 
we say thank you.

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