Political Quotes

“partial-birth abortion is a horrific and heinous procedure which attacks the very dignity of women at the most fundamental level. As a mother and as an ardent human rights activist, I have fought tirelessly to ensure that all are guaranteed the most basic of human rights, the right to life. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the fundamental international document on human rights, states that ``Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.'' Some of my colleagues who support partial-birth abortion are the first ones to rightly advocate the prohibition of cruelty against others or even against helpless animals. But how can some cringe in horror when an animal is tortured, yet they do not think twice about the unspeakable suffering of an innocent baby being killed through this so-called medical procedure? I urge my colleagues to finally pass the bill outlawing this act and send it to the President for his signature.”