Political Quotes

“166 Members of Congress have cosponsored H.R. 18, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act, to make the Hyde amendment and other current abortion funding prohibitions permanent and to ensure that the Affordable Care Act conforms with the Hyde amendment. According to public opinion polls, most Americans, almost 60 percent, according to the Marist poll, agree that taxpayers should not be forced against their conscience to fund abortion. Years ago, then-Senator Biden wrote to constituents, explaining his support for the Hyde amendment, and said it would ``protect both the woman and her unborn child. . . .'' He said: ``I have consistently--on no fewer than 50 occasions--voted against Federal funding for abortions. . . . Those of us who are opposed to abortion should not be compelled to pay for them.'' So said Senator Biden. I totally agree. Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 18 and ask for its immediate consideration in the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. As the Chair previously advised, the request cannot be entertained absent appropriate clearance. ____________________”