Elizabeth Furse: “First of all, abortion is legal in this country. That is the first thing. Secondly, how dare Members talk about women…”

“First of all, abortion is legal in this country. That is the first thing. Secondly, how dare Members talk about women making these choices in that derogatory fashion. Have they gone through this decision? I have. I have. How dare they make those disgusting statements. How many of these Members who are going to vote against this amendment pay taxes in the District of Columbia? I would like to know that. I pay taxes in the District of Columbia. I own a home in the District of Columbia. I am proud to live in the District of Columbia. I do not live outside of the District. I live right here. My property taxes, they should be used by the District. If you are very, very upset about the death of children, I would suggest you get on the floor and talk about the 10 kids a day who die from gunshot wounds. I have not seen you out here talking about gun control, 10 kids a day. Not children in utero, live children. So I think that this is absolutely a terrific amendment. Remember, again, that abortion is legal. You may not like it. I bet there are lots of things you do not like about what is legal. But it is legal. If you are not a taxpayer, I do not think you have anything to say about this. I am a taxpayer in the District of Columbia. I think the District should use its funds for something that is legal.”