[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 12 (Wednesday, January 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H225-H226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    AN ATTACK ON ELECTION INTEGRITY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Thompson) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, House Democrats this 
past week passed a bill to nationalize elections. On a party-line vote 
Democrats, led by Speaker Pelosi, passed a bill nationalizing elections 
in an attempt to maintain power.
  If ultimately enacted, this would consolidate power and control of 
all elections in the hands of Speaker Pelosi and the Democratic Party.
  This bill is an attack on election integrity.
  Their claims of voter suppression could not be further from the 
truth. The 2020 election had the highest turnout in 120 years.

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  A poll by Pew Research Center found that 94 percent of those asked 
said it was easy to vote. Thankfully there appears to be no path to get 
the votes needed to pass this danger to democracy bill in the Senate.


                March for Life is a Celebration of Life

  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, later this week, tens of 
thousands of Americans will travel to D.C. to take part in the 48th 
March for Life.
  They will not be alone. Across the country, Americans will march to 
their State capitals in protest of the Roe v. Wade decision.
  This march is a celebration of life. It is a march full of joy. It is 
inspiring, it is peaceful, and it is welcoming to all who wish to 
attend.
  Today, it continues to be the largest annual human rights 
demonstration in the world. The goal is simple, to celebrate life with 
the hope that one day we live in a world where every life is 
celebrated, valued, and protected.
  This year's theme is equality begins in the womb. As Jeanne Mancini, 
president of the March of Life said best, ``As our country continues to 
advance along the path to a more just society, we cannot ignore the 
discrimination that is taking place against vulnerable unborn babies. . 
. . ''
  In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson penned three 
unalienable rights, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
  As Members of Congress, it is our job to uphold those rights.
  Since coming to Congress in 2009, I am proud to be a strong proponent 
of standing for life and giving a voice to the voiceless.
  Many of my colleagues have introduced legislation to advance the pro-
life cause. I am proud to cosponsor many of these bills, including the 
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, the Defund Planned 
Parenthood Act, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, the Sanctity 
of Human Life Act, the Protecting the Dignity of the Unborn Children 
Act, and the Life at Conception Act.
  In addition, I proudly stand on this House floor advocating for these 
policies and thwarting any attacks on the unborn.
  Madam Speaker, our country is at a turning point. Right now we are 
experiencing the most pro-abortion administration in our history.
  For the first time in over four decades, Democrats removed the Hyde 
amendment from legislation. This amendment is a bipartisan agreement 
which prevents direct taxpayer funding of abortion and is supported by 
77 percent of Americans.
  As pro-abortion advocates continue to try to stifle one of our 
unalienable rights, I know this House will continue to work tirelessly 
at the Federal level to put the health and safety of women and children 
first.
  As long as the cloud of abortion looms over our country, we must 
continue to be the shining light for those who cannot defend 
themselves.
  Now I am proud of the brave women, men, and children who will travel 
to Washington this week.
  We must always be a voice for the voiceless. And we must continue to 
build a culture that values life and respects mothers and their 
children.
  Ahead of this year's march, I stand here and redouble my commitment 
to protecting the most vulnerable among us, the unborn.

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