Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for yielding me time tonight. Mr. Speaker, this weekend, on June 24, marks one whole year since the landmark Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. As we look back and celebrate this occasion as a win for all those that believe in the sanctity of life from the moment of conception, I can't help but wonder how many lives have been saved just since this decision. Of course, there is still more work to be done, but I am forever thankful for those across our great country, including in my home State of Tennessee, who helped achieve this victory. From those who have traveled and continued to travel to our Nation's Capital every year since 1974 to march for life, to the many volunteers and professional counselors who provide caring services to mothers at crisis pregnancy centers all across the country, this was truly a national movement. Showing great insight at the time, our Tennessee State legislature took decisive action prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson decision to outlaw most abortions the moment this decision was returned to the States. I couldn't be prouder of our State of Tennessee, which has become a leader in the pro-life movement in recent years. Now innocent, unborn children have the legal protection they so desperately needed.…”