[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 13 (Thursday, January 20, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              ROE V. WADE

  (Mrs. HARTZLER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mrs. HARTZLER. Mr. Speaker, as I stand at this podium, I will speak 
for about 60 seconds, and within those 60 seconds, an unborn baby will 
lose its life. In fact, in America, an unborn baby will have its life 
ripped away every 50 seconds through the gruesome procedure of 
abortion. This is about 630,000 unborn lives lost per year--a number 
that equals about 80 percent of my congressional district.
  This is tragic. God has a plan for these children. They are our 
brothers, sisters, friends, and loved ones. They are future leaders, 
nurses, doctors, farmers, and small business owners. But, most 
importantly, they are human beings with a purpose from our Creator. 
There is nothing more hideous than taking the life of the most 
vulnerable in our society.
  Forty-nine years ago, the decision made by the Supreme Court in Roe 
v. Wade has resulted in the death of over 62\1/2\ million unborn 
babies. Despite the three-quarters of Americans who want significant 
restrictions on abortions, my colleagues across the aisle are still 
prioritizing their abortion-on-demand agenda.
  This is senseless. Together, as a nation, we must make this the last 
year we speak on this horrible anniversary. We cannot wait another 50 
seconds, another 50 months, or another 50 years. Everyone is entitled 
to the right to life.

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