Robert Dornan: “Do not mistake the metaphorical quality of my next statements for its lack of theological basis. St. Peter on my…”

“Do not mistake the metaphorical quality of my next statements for its lack of theological basis. St. Peter on my judgment day will not ask me about the B-2 or my defense votes. He will ask me about my vote to protect innocent human life. The doctors in our military do not want to perform abortions, and for those who may not be aware of the history, there has been a pro-life rider on the appropriations bill in 1979, 1980, and 1981, and I believe the years on either side of that, but I found the documentation on that. I think this is an excellent defense bill, but I have never seen a devil's deal like this since I was sworn in here in 1977. To tell me who flew the B-2, and I mean flew it, radio calls, takeoff, the entire flight, and two grease job landings, if I may say so. I want that system to defend our country. It may save lives in the dead of night. But 1 rac{1}{2} million babies being killed should not include military hospitals. Mr. Speaker, I will vote 'no' with a heavy heart.”