My commitment to life is rooted in the unequivocal truth that every person is created in the image and likeness of God. As a father and a grandfather, I can tell you that there is no greater gift than new life. As a doctor, I can tell you that science confirms what we have known for centuries. Every unborn child is a person deserving of fundamental rights. During the span of my own medical career, I have witnessed remarkable innovation. With today's technology, there can be no doubt that a child in the womb is a living person. Despite this evidence, Democrats are mounting unprecedented attacks on pro-life protections. First, President Biden repealed the Mexico City policy. Then House Democrats blocked the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Now they are attempting to repeal the Hyde amendment, which bans Federal funds from being used to pay for abortion services. {time} 1845 Since 1976, this key protection has been attached to all legislation passed in Congress, preventing American taxpayers from funding abortion against their will. It is wholly reprehensible to require pro-life Americans to pay for abortion against their conscience. As Congress considers appropriations legislation, I urge my colleagues to dispense with their attack on the longstanding Hyde amendment. To uphold the dignity of human life, we must preserve this protection. It is simple: The Hyde amendment saves lives. Despite the challenges ahead, we must persevere in this fight.…
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