Debbie Lesko: “I thank Representative Gohmert for yielding. I am a survivor of domestic violence, and it is still hard for me to talk…”

“I thank Representative Gohmert for yielding. I am a survivor of domestic violence, and it is still hard for me to talk about it, and it has almost been 30 years ago since I left my abusive ex-husband. Domestic abuse and violence is very common, unfortunately. I think one in four women are abused by either a boyfriend or a husband, and it is a very, very big issue that I am glad Mr. Gohmert is showing attention to and shining light on. At this time, very briefly, I thank our U.S. Supreme Court Justices for the hard work and dedication that they have, and I condemn the intimidation tactics that are taking place against our U.S. Supreme Court Justices. It is an absolute shame. It needs to be stopped. As we await the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that may overturn Roe v. Wade, I stand with the vulnerable women and girls grappling with unplanned pregnancies and the precious infants that they carry. Pro-abortion advocates and some elected officials push vulnerable women and girls toward abortion and deem it as an empowering choice. There is no empowerment nor compassion in abortion. There is no encouragement in crushing, dismembering, poisoning babies, and sucking them out of the womb with a vacuum. That is why it is so important that we support vulnerable women and girls who are facing unwanted pregnancies and help them during that critical time.…”