Political Quotes

“this is the eve of the second Senate vote to override the President's veto of the Partial Abortion Ban Act. I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this bill, and I urge my colleagues to listen to their consciences and vote to override the veto and enact the ban. Contrary to the assertions of some, this bill is not about a woman's right to choose to have an abortion. It's not about Roe v. Wade. Regardless of one's views on abortion in general, the partial birth abortion procedures should be abhorrent in a civilized society. It is a gruesome procedure, performed late in the term, which most physicians believe is never medically necessary. Most Americans agree it should be banned. The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban has passed the Congress twice now with my support, first in 1996 and again last year. However, the President has twice vetoed this legislation against the will of the American people. I hope the Senate does the right thing by overriding the veto.”