[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 207 (Wednesday, December 1, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6838]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      DEFEND THE SANCTITY OF LIFE

  (Mr. FITZGERALD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FITZGERALD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to defend the sanctity of 
life.
  Today, the Supreme Court is hearing the case of Dobbs v. Jackson 
Women's Health Organization. I am glad the Supreme Court has decided to 
take up this important case in which they will consider whether all 
pre-viability bans on abortion are unconstitutional. Scientific 
advancements have rendered the viability standard established since Roe 
as outdated.
  Today, we know the following: By 15 weeks, babies in the womb have a 
heartbeat. They have arms, legs, fingers, and toes. And they have fully 
developed hearts and can respond to light and touch almost anywhere 
else on their bodies.
  President Biden and my colleagues on the left have taken an anti-life 
stance and pushed policies that would require taxpayers to fund 
abortions. They also would require healthcare providers to perform 
abortions, despite any moral objections that they may have, and remove 
existing protections to allow abortions on demand, no matter what the 
age of the fetus.
  This is wrong. I value unborn innocent lives and I will always push 
back with a clear and strong message.

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