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Issue Position: Protection of Life and Marriage

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2013
Issues: Abortion Marriage Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

The unborn child has a fundamental right to life that must be recognized. While I am strongly pro-life, I do believe exceptions should be made in extreme cases of rape and incest and to save the life of the mother in a truly life-threatening pregnancy or delivery. While in Congress, I have worked to deny taxpayer funds from contributing to domestic or international organizations that support abortion. Additionally, I have supported legislation that opposes using federal funds for abortions.

I believe marriage is a legal union between one man and one woman. I support the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) passed in 1996 under President Clinton that states the federal definition of marriage is between one man and one woman.


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