[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 41 (Thursday, March 7, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H1011-H1012]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
ALL LIFE IS PRECIOUS
(Mrs. STEEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1
minute.)
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Mrs. STEEL. Mr. Speaker, as someone who started my family with IVF, I
understand how critical it is to so many families that want to have
children.
I believe all life is precious.
Like many Americans, I am pro-life with exceptions for rape, incest,
and the health and life of the mother.
For years, political opponents have misrepresented my view, but
families in my district know where I stand.
Nothing is more pro-life than helping families have children, and I
do not support Federal restrictions on IVF.
A recent court ruling prompted confusion about whether the Life At
Conception Act bans IVF.
I am removing myself from the bill because it could create confusion
about my support for the blessings of having children through IVF.
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