WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01) joined other pro-life leaders on the National Mall in Washington, D.C for the March for Life rally.
The march marks the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade (officially Jan. 22), a Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. On January 22, 1974, the first March for Life was held on the West Steps of the Capitol.
Dr. Roe gave the following statement at the March for Life rally:
“Good afternoon, I’m Congressman Roe from the First District of Tennessee. I am glad to be here today with other legislators fighting for the rights of the unborn.
“Until 3 years ago I spent the past 30 years practicing medicine and have delivered nearly 5,000 babies. I strongly support the sanctity of life. I have seen human development occur from the earliest stages of a fetus all the way through birth, which strengthens my conviction in the right to life.
“I believe that life is a precious miracle from God that begins at conception. And as a legislator, it’s my responsibility and privilege to protect those who do not have a voice. You have my word that I will always fight for the right to life because it is my conviction that we are all unique creations of a God who knows us and loves us before we are even conceived.
“For over 30 years, Congress has prevented taxpayer funded abortions. Unfortunately, this door has been reopened with the passage of the Affordable Care Act; the largest expansion since the pivotal Roe versus Wade decision. In response, I have introduced a resolution which declares that the president’s health care bill is unconstitutional. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure this resolution gets passed and ultimately restore the trust that the American people have in their own government, and in doing so, make sure that the door to taxpayer funded abortions remains closed.
“We must make our laws consistent with our science and restore full legal protections to all who are waiting to be born. If government has any function at all, it is to protect the most innocent among us. Thank you again for joining me today to recognize this important cause.”
Tonight, Dr. Roe will speak on the House floor for the Congressional Pro-Life Leaders Special Order.
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