Jeff Fortenberry: “Yesterday tens of thousands of people came to Washington to peacefully stand for life. I am particularly encouraged, Mr.…”

“Yesterday tens of thousands of people came to Washington to peacefully stand for life. I am particularly encouraged, Mr. Speaker, by the multitudes of young people who came and who, despite a culture of death that rages around them, have courageously challenged the judgment of the Supreme Court, showing us that we can be a country of life-giving love, even for those in the most difficult situations. These young people are saying that abortion is a fundamental injustice against women and their unborn children; that abortion has caused a deep wound in the soul of the country, resulting in untold grief and violence. These young people are saying that women deserve better, especially those who may feel coerced into abortion. They are the compassionate voices for so many of us in need of healing. Mr. Speaker, these young people have given me hope that we can rebuild our society with true respect for women and the beautiful gift of life.”