[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 858]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF ROE V. WADE

  (Mr. EMMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, on the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I 
stand with my colleagues in defense of innocent human life. My wife and 
I were blessed with seven beautiful children, each with their own 
unique gifts. Since Roe v. Wade, more than 56 million unborn babies 
have been robbed of the chance to reach their true potential.
  Our Nation's role as a defender of the rights to life and liberty 
erode with each innocent life that is taken. This is not a partisan 
issue or a judgment of others. But we must never stop defending the 
rights of those who cannot speak for themselves.
  Mr. Speaker, in an era where common ground can be hard to find, I am 
honored to serve with the men and women dedicated to the protection of 
these most basic of liberties.

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