Aderholt Speaks at Today's "March for Life" Rally

Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) today spoke to thousands of pro-life Americans who took part in the annual March For Life in Washington DC.

Saturday, January 22nd marked the 38th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the US Supreme Court decision that established a woman's right to terminate a pregnancy. The March For Life began in 1974 as a protest of that Roe v. Wade court decision and the yearly "march" has grown from 20,000 passionate pro-lifers in 1974 to more than about 200,000 today.

"Protection of unborn life is a universal issue that has become one of the most unifying causes over the past several decades," said Congressman Aderholt. "The founding fathers strongly believed that human beings are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among which is the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Therefore, the right to life of each human being should be preserved and protected by every human in our great nation."

On Thursday, January 20th, Congressman Aderholt co-sponsored the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act" (HR 3). This legislation would codify the Hyde Amendment by permanently prohibiting taxpayer funding of abortion across all federal programs.

Congressman Aderholt continued, "The healthcare legislation that was signed into law in 2010 does not protect the unborn because the bill in no way included clear and direct provisions that would prohibit federal funding of abortions. The Executive Order from the President on abortion didn't resolve the issue because of the many legal obstacles in place due to precedents set by the Supreme Court ruling of Roe v. Wade. In addition, Executive Orders can be undone or modified as quickly as they are created by the signature of the President at any time. So, that's why I believe the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act" is necessary."

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