William Helms: “one of the most tragic and saddest days in our nation's history was the day the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that…”

“one of the most tragic and saddest days in our nation's history was the day the Supreme Court ruled in Roe v. Wade that unborn babies can legally be killed by their mothers. Each of us who has fought, heart and soul, to undo that damaging decision, understood so well on January 22, 1973, that we had yet to see what devastation would come of such a horrendous rule. Indeed, when a nation condones instead of condemns the inhumane procedure known as partial birth abortion, it is clear our worst fears have come true. I am grateful to the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Santorum) for his strength and conviction in standing up in defense of countless unborn babies. Rick Santorum's willingness to lead the fight on behalf of passage of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act is a demonstration of courage. Our hearts and prayers go out to him and Karen, for their loss of their precious baby son, Michael Gabriel. Mr. President, since May 20, 1997, when the Senate voted 64-36 to outlaw the partial birth abortion procedure, a six-pound baby girl was born in the state of Arizona. Of course, there have been countless other precious little lives who have graced this world with their presence since that time. What is exceptional about this baby girl, is that she is the first known survivor of the partial birth abortion procedure.”