[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1653]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      DEFENDING THE RIGHT TO LIFE

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 15, 2014

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, as we approach the 41st anniversary of 
the Supreme Court's decision in Roe vs. Wade, it is my hope that we 
will take this opportunity to remember the millions of unique and 
precious human lives ended by the unspeakable tragedy of abortion and 
bear in mind the devastating consequences it has had for women, 
children, and families.
   As a matter of morality, history, science, reason, and most of all 
faith, I can come to no other conclusion but that every human life 
begins at conception and every life is worthy of protection. As 
Americans, we share a sacred responsibility to protect the innocent and 
defend the rights of those who are unable to defend themselves. Often 
we hear that we ought to do something for the least of these; truly 
unborn life is the least of these. Let us recognize it. Let us hold it 
precious. Let us live up to our responsibilities from the Creator and 
grant those yet to be born that precious right to life.
   The struggle to protect life is at its core a struggle to change 
hearts and minds. It requires faith, reason, debate, compassion, and 
action. On January 22, thousands of citizens will take action by 
participating in the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. Many 
more in Texas and across the country will stand with them at local 
events fighting for the rights of the unborn and celebrating the 
sanctity of life. I applaud those who take part, both in body and 
spirit, and I hope for the day when all Americans will come together 
and decide to protect and defend the unalienable right to life.

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