Jeff Fortenberry: “I think this could serve many, many purposes that are consistent with the vision of the Department.”

I thank the gentleman from Virginia for yielding. Mr. Speaker, you might notice a little smile on my face. Honestly, as I was walking over here to speak on the bill, I was reflecting on my own life as a father. I have five children. When…

Thank you very much.

Doesn't that undermine the very intent of the law?

There is another issue that I am compelled to speak about regarding spending here. It is called the Hyde amendment. The Hyde amendment prevents taxpayer money for abortion, and this has remained a bipartisan compact in this institution for…