[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 16, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H615]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             MARCH FOR LIFE

  (Mr. BANKS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today because I believe there is a 
purpose and a God-given right to every life.
  It has been nearly 46 years since the tragic Supreme Court decision 
of Roe v. Wade, a decision that has denied the inalienable right to 
life to over 61 million innocent children.
  While we mourn the loss of millions of innocent lives, we reflect on 
the work left to be done. We gather together this week for the March 
for Life to celebrate the progress of the last 2 years. From the 
continuation of President Trump's expanded Mexico City policy to the 
landmark Protect Life Rule, the pro-life movement is making major 
strides promoting a culture of life in America.
  Friday, I will march alongside hundreds of thousands of Americans 
from all corners of this country in honor of those who never had a 
chance to march for themselves, but leading the march will be students 
from Bishop Dwenger High School in my district in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 
who will be joining us there that day. I can't wait to join them 
tomorrow as they carry out this honor on The National Mall, and I ask 
my colleagues to join me as we reaffirm the sacred nature of all life.

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