Richard Burr: “Today, January 22, 2009, marks the 36th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. Today, concerned…”

“Today, January 22, 2009, marks the 36th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision. Today, concerned Americans, including many North Carolinians, are gathering on the National Mall to March for Life, and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome them to Washington, DC. On January 17, 2009, in anticipation of today's events, North Carolinians gathered for their annual Rally and March for Life in Raleigh. I congratulate them on their successful event, and I would like to thank them for their efforts to promote a culture of life in America. In recent years we have made great strides in protecting the unborn through various measures, such as passage of the partial birth abortion ban, Lacey and Connor's Law, and tax incentives to enable more families to adopt. These achievements are a testament to the advocates who work tirelessly every day to remind us of the value of life. With these achievements and others, it is my sincere hope that my colleagues in the Senate will continue to work together to protect our children.”