Political Quotes

“I would just suggest to the Senator from Illinois, having read this, having read the reference--not criminal but civil penalties could apply--it still leaves viability, No. 1, undefined; and, No. 2, solely at the discretion of the abortionist. You can say there is other evidence. But particularly when most of these abortions are performed, most late-term abortions are performed--the question of viability is a percentage. You can talk to most obstetricians and they will tell you the determination of viability is very difficult. Frankly, you leave it unreviewable from the standpoint of the act. You say someone could bring a suit or someone could bring charges. The question is, Who would bring the charges? That is another story. But nevertheless, someone could. But to be able to prove a child is viable when you have up through early 30 weeks a percentage that are not, I think is a very steep task, and one that would not, I believe, dissuade. Certainly in the area where most late-term abortions are performed, the percentage is high enough that any abortionist could come forward and say this child, I just didn't believe it could live, and that as long as they did so with a reasonable judgment, you have no opportunity. You have no standard. You really do leave this very much wide open. I would just argue it does not accomplish what you want.”