[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 12 (Monday, January 23, 2017)]
[House]
[Pages H593-H594]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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             NO AMERICAN TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO FUND ABORTIONS

  (Mr. BERGMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. BERGMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7, the No 
Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. The premise of this bill is clear: 
American taxpayer dollars will not be used to fund abortion in this 
country.

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  I stand here today as a husband, father, grandfather, and, most 
importantly, as someone who cherishes the God-given right to life. In a 
country founded on life and liberty, the act of abortion should not be 
condoned, and it certainly should not be subsidized.
  It is fitting that the House consider this legislation this week as 
we prepare for millions of people to come to Washington, D.C., for the 
annual March for Life rally where they will give a voice to the unborn. 
We must work together to move the pro-life message and pro-life 
policies forward to protect those who cannot yet speak for themselves.
  I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for 
Abortion Act, and stand up for the principles of life and liberty.

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