[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 21 (Thursday, February 4, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H331]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             LIFE IS SACRED

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Florida (Mr. Rutherford) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory and to honor the 
millions of babies killed since the Roe v. Wade decision almost 50 
years ago.
  There is nothing more precious than the gift of life, given to us by 
God, who knew us before He formed us in our mother's womb.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will suspend. The gentleman 
will put on the mask, please.
  Mr. RUTHERFORD. Mr. Speaker, there is nothing more precious than the 
gift of life given to us by God, who knew us before He formed us in the 
womb.
  Mr. Speaker, life is sacred, and it is heartbreaking that there are 
those across this country and in Congress who reject that truth and 
view abortion as nothing more than a medical procedure.
  Sadly, a professed Catholic who knows better has already taken steps 
to increase the killing of babies across the world and make innocent 
taxpayers foot the bill.
  He has revoked the Mexico City policy, which means American taxpayers 
will now be sending dollars overseas to support the killing of unborn 
babies in foreign countries. And he is actively working to eliminate 
the Hyde amendment, which is a longstanding, bipartisan doctrine that 
prevents taxpayer funds from paying for the killing of babies in the 
United States.
  Let's be clear, abortion is murder, not healthcare.
  Abortion is not the answer to a child's mental or physical 
challenges. I am reminded today of the words of Frank Stephens, a 
Special Olympian. Many of you heard him speak here at Congress. He is 
now living with Down syndrome. He said this: ``About abortion, I don't 
want to make it illegal, I want to make it unthinkable. Politicians 
change laws. I want to change people's hearts.''
  Mr. Speaker, I agree with Frank Stephens, but I believe we can do 
both. We can change lives and we can change people's hearts.

                          ____________________