Political Quotes

Phil Gingrey: I miss it tremendously. What a wonderful opportunity and a calling it was to be a physician, and, in particular, to…

On the recordOctober 1, 2003
I miss it tremendously. What a wonderful opportunity and a calling it was to be a physician, and, in particular, to bring life into the world. And I am very proud, of course, to say that in all those 27 years, I have never once performed an abortion. But maybe God, and I guess, Mr. Speaker, it is okay for me to say 'God' in this Chamber, maybe God had a higher calling for me, wanted me to have an opportunity to do something even greater, Mr. Speaker, than bringing a precious life into the world.
Said by
Phil Gingrey
Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Reflecting on his career as a physician and his transition to Congress.

Share

More from Phil Gingrey

Jul 7, 2013

We have seen this administration continually use almost coercive methods to aid implementation of the law.

congress.gov
Nov 13, 2013

The President has consistently said that what is now reality would never happen, that if you like your health plan, you can keep it period.

congress.gov
Sep 18, 2013

Most of ObamaCare is based on the premise that by forcing younger people into the market, they will help lower the costs for the older and the sicker individuals.

congress.gov
Aug 26, 2013

This law, in my opinion, picks winner and losers.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation