On the recordNovember 10, 2015
reserving the right to object, there is nothing divisive about this resolution I have offered today, nothing divisive whatsoever. This simply seeks recognition of the great work that is performed by the men and women who staff these pregnancy centers. There is nothing about it that is a political football, nothing about it that is designed to drive a wedge. Unlike our resolution, the resolution I submitted today, S. Res. 312, which mainly commends community volunteers around the country for helping young mothers and their children--hardly divisive--the Senator's counterproposal is divisive and controversial. My cosponsors and I only wanted to recognize the life-affirming and lifesaving work, the kind of work that brings families and communities together the counterproposal would only pull Americans further apart and further away from the more humane and compassionate society that all Americans deserve. If calling for recognition of these brave and noble men and women who serve people at pregnancy centers around the country is divisive, we have significant problems, but the fact is, it is not. I would encourage anyone within the sound of my voice to read S. Res. 312, and they will discover it is not the least bit divisive and doesn't discuss anything that is the least bit controversial. On that basis, I can't agree with the modification, and I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard to the modification. Is there objection to the original request?
