Bob Schaffer: “today is a sad day. The Members of the House of Representatives are forced to confront the President and overwhelmingly…”

“today is a sad day. The Members of the House of Representatives are forced to confront the President and overwhelmingly approve a ban on the abhorrent abortion procedure known as partial-birth abortion. Mr. Speaker, the President has repeatedly vetoed this legislation. Our goal is to unequivocally end this immoral, unhealthy and unnecessary procedure. Congress passed bans on partial-birth abortions in both the 104th and 105th Congresses. And today, in the second session of the 106th Congress, the House will once again express its will--the voice of the American people--that partial birth abortions be stopped. Since 1995, thirty states have enacted laws banning partial-birth abortions. Although many of these laws have not taken effect because of temporary or permanent injunctions, they clearly indicate the growing national movement against the frivolous waste of human life and the culture of death. Lifestyle should never come at the expense of Life. Mr. Speaker, one of the reasons Congress must continually defend the lives of unborn children from abortionists is the Roe v. Wade decision.”