Political Quotes

“I rise today to cosponsor S. 6. In doing so I add my voice to the chorus calling for an end to partial birth abortion. The bill we are considering is designed to outlaw medical procedures "in which the person performing the abortion partially delivers a living fetus before killing the fetus and completing the delivery." It is a narrowly drafted bill which specifically and effectively targets a rare but grisly and unnecessary practice. I understand, Mr. President, that the American people are divided on many issues within the abortion debate. I am firmly pro-life. But in my view one need not resort to broad, ideological arguments in this case. Partial birth abortions occur only in the third trimester of pregnancy. They are never required to save the life, health, or child-bearing ability of the mother. They are unnecessary and regrettable. We in this chamber failed to override the President's veto of this legislation during the last Congress. But I remain convinced that all of us can agree that this Nation can do without this particular, rare, and grisly procedure. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation.”