Political Quotes

“Today we will again vote on whether or not it should be lawful for an abortionist to kill a baby that already has been partially delivered in circumstances where the mother's life is not at risk. Remember, the doctor must grasp two kicking, healthy legs to secure the baby so that he can insert into the child's skull a scissor-like device that causes the brain to collapse, and it kills the child. Even those who advocate this type of abortion shudder to describe it. Only the most extreme ideologue could favor such a gruesome procedure where the mother's life is not in jeopardy. This whole debate is over whether thinking, feeling, healthy little babies who are within weeks or sometimes even days of natural delivery should be robbed of the opportunity to breathe the same air you and I share. These babies, only inches away from being fully born, are no different from mildly premature babies. They deserve to live. I celebrate the fact that today we will take a step in representing those who cannot represent themselves by passing the partial birth abortion bill, and I strongly, strongly urge Members to vote for its passage.”