Posted on 03/18/2005 11:32:52 AM PST by Thanatos
bc-DeLay-Schiavo DeLay: Terri Schiavo is Alive - This Fight is Not Over; House Continues to Work to Save Terri Schiavo
To: National Desk
Contact: Dan Allen or Shannon Flaherty,
202-225-4000, both of the Office of
House Majority Leader Tom DeLay
WASHINGTON, March 18 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-Texas) today delivered the following remarks at a press availability on the House of Representatives' efforts to save the life of Terri Schiavo:
"It is now one o'clock on the East Coast, the time preordained by a Florida state judge to allow for denial of food and water to Terri Schiavo. This act of barbarism can be, and must be, prevented. The Senate has before it the Protection of Incapacitated Persons Act of 2005. This bill is the right thing to do. Unfortunately, they have chosen to adjourn rather than pass it.
"Those senators responsible for blocking the bill yesterday afternoon, Senators Boxer, Wyden, and Levin, have put Mrs. Schiavo's life at risk to prove a point - an unprecedented profile in cowardice. The American people are not interested in squabbles between Republicans and Democrats, or between the House and Senate. They care, and we care, about saving Terri Schiavo's life. The House bill will do that.
"Terri Schiavo is alive. She is not 'barely alive.' She is not 'being kept alive.' She is as alive as you or I, and as such we have a moral obligation to protect and defend her from the fate premeditated by the Florida courts. This is not over. We are still working, so are Mrs. Schiavo's lawyers, and so is the Florida state legislature. This is not over.
"To friends, family, and millions of people praying around the world this Palm Sunday weekend: do not be afraid. Terri Schiavo will not be forsaken."
The Lord is Terri's Shepherd --- That's Relationship !!!
She shall not want --- That's Supply !!!
He maketh her to lie down in green pastures --- That's Rest !!!
He leadeth her beside the still waters --- That's Refreshment !!!
He restoreth her soul --- That's Healing !!!
He leadeth her in the paths of righteousness --- That's Guidance !!!
For His name sake --- That's Purpose !!!
Yea, though Terri walk through the valley of the shadow of death --- That's Testing !!!
She will fear no evil --- That's Protection !!!
For Thou art with her --- That's Faithfulness !!!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort her --- That's Discipline !!!
Thou preparest a table before Terri in the presence of her enemies--- That's Hope !!!
Thou annointest her head with oil --- That's Consecration !!!
Her cup runneth over --- That's Abundance !!!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow Terri all the days of her life --- That's Blessing !!!
And she will dwell in the house of the Lord --- That's Security!!!
Forever --- That's Eternity !!!
Congressional Subpoena --- That's Deliverance !!!
Face it ---- The Lord is crazy about Terri !!!
Otherwise --- Why else would He continuously deliver her from
the evil hands of her attempted murderers ???
bump for tonight
bc-Schiavo-Congress-statement Focus on the Family Lauds Congressional Defense of Schiavo; Commends House, Senate for displaying more courage and diligence than Judge Greer
To: National Desk
Contact: Christopher Norfleet of Focus on the Family, 719-548-4570
or culturalissues(At)family.org
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., March 18 /U.S. Newswire/ - Focus on the Family Senior Analyst for Bioethics Carrie Gordon Earll issued the following statement today in response to moves by the U.S. Congress in defense of Terri Schiavo:
"The last 48 hours represent a remarkable effort on the part of members of the U.S. Congress to protect the life of a disabled but otherwise healthy woman in Florida. Congressional leadership is willing to do what Pinellas Circuit Court Judge George Greer is not: meet Terri Schiavo face-to-face and investigate her situation with their own eyes. By its recent actions, Congress has displayed more courage and diligence than Judge Greer - and deserves our praise.
"Terri Schiavo's fate is still not certain. Throughout the ongoing legal and political debate surrounding this case, we cannot lose sight of the fact that this is not about Terri's so-called 'right to die'; it is about her right to live. A civilized society must always err on the side of life, not death.
"There are several legislative options still pending in Terri's case, including two bills passed by the U.S. Congress. Legislative action on these bills so far is a direct result of the hundreds of thousands of supportive telephone calls and e-mails sent to members of Congress and the Florida Legislature by people across the country who care about Terri's fate. People of faith who respect human life should be applauded for their commitment to speak up for her in these critical hours."
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James C. Dobson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, author, radio broadcaster and the founder of Focus on the Family. Founded in 1977, Focus on the Family is a nonprofit Christian organization committed to strengthening the family in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Do you know that it's against the rules to SPAM threads on FR?
I hope they still subpoena her. She needs no machine to live. It would point out that she is starving to death. Show her every day she has her feeding tube out.
What I want to know is, why are they appealing the Texas judge, instead of sending a US marshall to the hospice to protect their witness? A Fla. Superior Ct. judge has no authority to kill a witness in a congressional inquiry.
What am I missing here? Don't the Republicans have an absolute majority in the house and a narrow majority in the Senate, but still a majority? Why do Democrats matter?
Oops, I mean Fla. judge. A Texas judge would never do what Greer is doing.
Good job Tom DeLay.
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Explain !!!
Don't anyone ever dare tell me that liberlism is defined as compassion, or for the common man. These people have no morals, and are soul-less.
US Marshall's are not controlled by the Legislative or Executive Branch of the US Government. They are controlled by the Judicial Branch.
That doesn't make sense. Wouldn't they be an arm of the Justice Department. I am against the court having it's own army to enforce it's rulings. That is for the executive power to carry out.
A direct and plain spoken man. I really like Tom Delay.
You've posted that exact same thing on about ten threads.
Actually, you are correct.. US Marshall's are appointed by the President and/or the US Attorney General's Office. They are there to work for the Judicial Branch.. There are only 95 US Marshall's in the United States.
http://www.usmarshals.gov/duties/index.html
I would never vote for anyone that willing murders another person and that is exactly what they are doing to Terri.
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