On the recordJuly 15, 2022
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. When I was in medical school, I learned about the development and the journey of a child in the womb of the mother. Madam Speaker, let me review that journey with you today. At 6 weeks, a child is developing a mouth, nose, ears, and--most important--a heartbeat of their own. At 12 weeks, a baby has fingers and toes. Continue on this journey with me. At 15 weeks, a baby can sense light and even has taste buds. At 19 weeks, a child can hear and knows the voice of their mother. These lives are precious, and they must be protected. By 22 weeks, many babies can survive outside the womb if they are born prematurely. Clearly, these are human lives. Clearly, we in Congress have an obligation to protect these human lives. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to reject this bill and support all human life. It is time for us to stand up for the American people and to stand up for all human life.
