Political Quotes

“Madam President, as many of our colleagues know, I am the proud father of two sons and a stepson. It has been the joy of my life to be their father. My wife and I love them all unconditionally. But the journey to parenthood is not the same for every family, nor always an easy one. Being the last Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, I know the importance of helping our servicemembers when they return home from deployment abroad. During my three deployments to Southeast Asia many years ago, many of my brothers in combat shared dreams of coming home to marry and start families of their own. But those who made it home from Southeast Asia, as well as other war zones past and present, have often struggled with health issues for years to come, including infertility. While IVF was not an option for returning Vietnam veterans, had it been available, I know it would have helped countless young couples start their families in the country they fought so hard to protect. We have an obligation to serve those who serve our country, and this bill does just that. The Right to IVF Act is a commonsense piece of legislation, and bringing more life into this world should be an issue that all of us can agree on. I urge all of our colleagues to join us today in passing this legislation before us. With that, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The junior Senator from Minnesota.”