[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 181]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             MARCH FOR LIFE

  (Mr. FLEISCHMANN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. FLEISCHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I was honored to speak at the March for 
Life today at the rally on the National Mall earlier today. Thousands 
of Americans came together in our cause to protect the sanctity of all 
human life and voice our continued opposition to the decision made in 
Roe v. Wade.
  I am reminded each and every day now how precious life is and why we 
should stand up for its intrinsic value. It is our belief that life is 
sacred from the moment of conception until the grave.
  That separates us from so many others in the world. Every abortion is 
a tragedy, but being pro-life isn't just about conception to birth, 
it's about the entire existence of a person. It encompasses more than 
just their physical well-being. A soul cannot flourish, a person cannot 
prosper if they aren't first allowed to live. Being pro-life is also 
promoting faith, education, jobs and the overall quality of life.
  I will continue to fight against the culture of abortion and fight 
for the right of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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