Ted Budd: “reserving the right to object, I object to S. 1297 for a simple reason: It would make it easier for unborn life to be…”

“reserving the right to object, I object to S. 1297 for a simple reason: It would make it easier for unborn life to be ended. Last year's Dobbs decision brought renewed hope to Americans who believe in the sanctity of each and every life, including life in the womb. After 49 years, a new culture of life has begun to take hold across our country. But this bill would actually take us backwards. This bill would allow abortion on demand in pro-life States so long as the patient is from another State. This bill would expose doctors and nurses who work in religious organizations, clinics, and hospitals--it would expose them to costly lawsuits if they stand by their deeply held beliefs. This bill would violate the spirit of bipartisan Hyde protections by providing 80 million taxpayer dollars to the abortion industry. I was elected to save as many unborn lives as possible, and this bill puts more unborn lives in danger; therefore, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The Senator from Michigan.”