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Bush Addresses March for Life
Buoyed by the recent Supreme Court decision upholding the Federal partial-birth abortion ban, thousands of protesters gathered on the National Mall in Washington yesterday to mark the 35th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. President Bush addressed the marchers, as he has done every year of his presidency. The president did not appear at the protest, but spoke to the protesters by telephone after hosting a group of pro-life leaders in the East Room of the White House.The president, considered by many to be the most pro-life president in memory, cited recent statistics showing that the number of abortions in the United States is declining and cheered the partial-birth abortion ban. But he told the marchers that there is a long way to go, saying that the same data that showed a decline in abortions also shows that one in five pregnancies in the U.S. still ends in one. "America is better than this," he said.
The president's remarks reflect a growing sentiment in the United States against abortion on demand with no restrictions. A recent poll from the Pew Center Religion Forum shows that a slim majority of Americans favor abortion rights, and an earlier Pew poll finds that a majority favors a middle ground on the issue. Currently, Roe allows all but late-term abortions, which are specifically banned by the Partial Birth Abortion Act. Any movement toward compromise would necessarily introduce new restrictions on the procedure.
The president referred to Americans' open minds on the issue and told the marchers that their appeal would eventually bring about an America, "where a woman with an unplanned pregnancy knows there are caring people who will support her; where a pregnant teen can carry her child and complete her education; where the dignity of both the mother and child is honored and cherished."
The president concluded his remarks to the marchers with a vision of America after Roe.
We aspire to build a society where each one of us is welcomed in life and protected in law. We haven't arrived, but we are making progress. Here in Washington we passed good laws that promote adoption and extend legal protection to children who are born despite abortion attempts. We came together to ban the cruel practice of partial birth abortion. And in the past year we have prevented that landmark law from being rolled back.
We've seen the dramatic breakthroughs in stem cell research that it is possible to advance medical science while respecting the sanctity of life. Building a culture of life requires more than law; it requires changing hearts. And as we reach out to others and find common ground, we can see the glimmerings of a new America on a far shore. This America is rooted in our belief that in a civilized society, the strong protect the weak. This America is nurtured by people like you, who speak up for the weak and the innocent. This America is the destiny of a people whose founding document speaks of the right to life that is a gift of our Creator, not a grant of the state.
Recent Comments
(Page 1 of 1)Ginger11:44AMJan 23rd 2008
I was in an auto accident (I was hit while waiting at a red light) in my 4th month of pregnancy and my baby boy did not survive. 16 weeks into my pregnancy and I delivered my perfectly formed baby boy, at the same age that many are aborted. Joel, our son, was perfect... just not finished growing. She had 10 fingers, 10 toes, two eyes, a nose, a mouth, etc. He was not a blob of tissue. He was a child and I am just sickened that people can take the life of a child who just isn't finished growing. These people will actually fight for their right to do this. What has this world come to?
Charles Parah12:58PMJan 23rd 2008
I'm in Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Ijust wanted people to know the leading Newspaper here, The Sun News, didn't mention one word regarding the hundreds of thousands of people that march yesterday in D.C. for Life. I cancel my subscription this morning.
God bless those that fathom the cold to stand up for life.
FAYE5:10PMJan 23rd 2008
ABORTIONS CAN BE OUTLAWED, BUT THEY WILL NEVER BE STOPPED. THERE WILL JUST BE MORE BACKALLEY, COATHANGER ATTEMPTS AND THEIR HORRIBLE RESULTS. THEREFORE, I AM PRO-CHOICE AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE.
I HOPE SIOMEDAY TO SEE PEOPLE WHO ARE AS ADAMANT ABOUT THE RIGHT TO LIFE IN REGARD TO WAR AND THE KILLING THAT RESULTS AS THEY ARE ABOUT THE "MURDER"
OF A FETUS.
charmaine a nygaard5:47PMJan 23rd 2008
Thank you President Bush. You finally met with the marchers in person. You should be proud of yourself. I think that anyone who wants an or does an abortion should watch what is being done to these babies. In this country , we treat dogs, seals, animals better than we do our own flesh and blood. We are on the right track. One day the Democrats will join in this view.
charmaine a nygaard5:51PMJan 23rd 2008
Thanks for allowing me to gripe on line.
Hillary Sen. Obama is not frustrated, you are. He is just correcting all the incorrect accounts you and your hubby have made
aleatcha7:28PMJan 23rd 2008
this criminal bush should just march out the white house and go away. Imagine the balls of this guy who sent almost 4000 soldiers to their deaths in a bullshit war that was concocted by this criminal regime and now he's worried about life. government has no business in a womans choice about her body and life. how many babies have you holy rollers adopted? none, how about bush? he's got plenty of room on that ranch and plenty of money. If you have time to stand around and are concerned about life, go to the air base at dover,delaware and wait for the bodies to come in from iraq. gee aint it funny how you dont see that on tv?
Shawn3:44PMJan 24th 2008
I was there at the march this year and it was very powerful. I also attended the Youth Mass and Rally. were 25000 youth gathered to stand for life and have Mass. This was a very powerful and great thing and I hope legislation sees the wrongs of abortion and they put an end to it..
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ceciprd10:13AMJan 23rd 2008
Before I was for abortion as long as it was done perhabs at the third month. But having seen an actual late term on TV I was discusted ,it feel, and to me now and forever abortion is murder. Watching birth from the very start and how it never stops movement, that is life. Groups that say the fetus doesn't feel are lying. This view should go to the Supreme Court.