[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8217--JAN. 18, 2008

Proclamation 8217 of January 18, 2008
National Sanctity of Human Life Day, 2008
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, we recognize that each life has
inherent dignity and matchless value, and we reaffirm our steadfast
determination to defend the weakest and most vulnerable members of our
society.
America was founded on the belief that all men are created equal and
have an inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of
happiness, and our country remains committed to upholding that founding
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ciple. Since taking office, I have signed legislation to help protect
life at all stages, and my Administration will continue to encourage
adoption, fund abstinence education and crisis pregnancy programs, and
support faith-based groups. Today, as our society searches for new ways
to ease human suffering, we must pursue the possibilities of science in
a manner that respects the sacred gift of life and upholds our moral
values.
Our Nation has made progress in its efforts to protect human life, and
we will strive to change hearts and minds with compassion and decency.
On National Sanctity of Human Life Day and throughout the year, we help
strengthen the culture of life in America and work for the day when
every child is welcomed in life and protected in law.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Sunday, January 20, 2008,
as National Sanctity of Human Life Day. I call upon all Americans to
recognize this day with appropriate ceremonies and to underscore our
commitment to respecting and protecting the life and dignity of every
human being.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of
January, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
second.
GEORGE W. BUSH