Patrick Leahy: “acts of violence against women are always abhorrent, but they are…”

On the recordMarch 25, 2004

acts of violence against women are always abhorrent, but they are especially disturbing when committed against pregnant women. When a violent crime causes injury to a pregnant woman that results in a miscarriage or other damage to the fetus, we all share the desire to ensure that our criminal justice system responds decisively and firmly to exact appropriate punishment. This is not an issue on which you will find any disagreement among Members of Congress, no matter their party affiliation or whether they are pro-choice or anti-abortion. Protecting pregnant women and their families from violence is a serious and compelling problem that deserves to be elevated above political agendas and partisan politics. Today we consider a bill that proposes a new Federal crime to punish conduct that violates a list of over 60 existing federal crimes and 'causes the death of, or bodily injury to, a child, who is in utero.'

Said by

Patrick Leahy

Democratic · Vermont

Source

govinfo.gov

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a bill addressing violence against pregnant women and its implications.

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote

Patrick Leahy: “acts of violence against women are always abhorrent, but they are especially disturbing when committed against pregnant…”

Editor's note · Context