[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 1537]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            MORNING BUSINESS

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                           ``I WANT TO LIVE''

  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, over nearly four decades of public service, 
I have long endeavored to protect the rights of the unborn. As I have 
fought to uphold pro-life values in Congress, I have been inspired by 
countless individuals who are equally committed to the cause.
  Last month, I was particularly moved when I listened to a recording 
of ``I Want to Live''--a song composed by singer-songwriter Russ Marsh. 
Marsh writes this song from the perspective of an unborn child eager to 
live and be loved. The lyrics underscore a truth too often overlooked 
in the debate over abortion--that each unborn child is a living soul.
  I ask unanimous consent that this song be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows:

           ``I Want To Live''--Music and Lyrics by Russ Marsh


                                Verse 1

     I want to live. Can't you see my life's begun? Don't you 
           think I feel the pain? I'm the helpless one. I want to 
           live to feel the gentle rain fall upon my face. And to 
           see the light of day.
     I want to live to see your smiling face, have you hold me in 
           your arms. Don't leave me here to die. Please take me 
           home. Won't you give me a chance to have the things you 
           have
     And a life that's full of love.


                                 Chorus

     I want to live to see the morning sun. I want to live to see 
           my Mommy and Daddy. Let me live. Don't take my life 
           away. I want to live to be all that I can be.


                                Verse 2

     I want you to live. Can't take your life away; 'cause I would 
           feel the pain if you're not here with me. I want you to 
           live. Forgive me, won't you please.
     You will see the light of day and I'll take you home with me.
     The years have passed. You've seen all that I have done. My 
           life's a happy one. And I want to Thank You Mom.


                                 Chorus

     You let me live to see the morning sun. You let me live to 
           see my Mommy and Daddy. You let me live. Didn't take my 
           life away. You let me live to be all that I can be.


                           Children's Chorus

     I want to live to see the morning sun. I want to live to see 
           my Mommy and Daddy. Let me live. Don't take my life 
           away. I want to live to be all that I can be.

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