Posted on 01/29/2009 12:32:01 PM PST by rabscuttle385
WASHINGTON – In an attempt to protect the unborn by resolving the question of when life begins, U.S. Sens. Mel Martinez, R-Fla., Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Sam Brownback, R-Kan., Tom Coburn, R-Okla., Jim DeMint, R-S.C., Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., James Inhofe, R-Okla., John Thune, R-S.D., David Vitter, R-La., and George Voinovich, R-Ohio, have re-introduced the Life at Conception Act, legislation that declares that life begins at conception and the unborn to be “persons” under the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
Sen. Mel Martinez said, “This effort is about fostering a culture of life, where every life is considered sacred, every child is celebrated, and life at all stages is given the dignity that it deserves.”
Sen. Roger Wicker, who also introduced the Life at Conception Act in the 110th Congress, said: “In Roe v. Wade the Supreme Court refused to define when life begins, thus delegating this determination to the legislative branch. This legislation clearly defines that life begins at the moment of conception, a belief that is commonly held by most Americans and is something science has long proven.”
Sen. Jim DeMint said, “We must defend innocent, unborn children and extend to them the same rights of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’ enjoyed by every American, as set forth in the Declaration of Independence and protected by our Constitution.”
Sen. Jim Inhofe said, “Our government has both a moral and constitutional obligation to protect the sanctity of human life. With Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress and a new Democratic President, we must fight twice as hard for the sanctity of life and promote our Life at Conception Act.”
Sen. John Thune said, “Unborn children, as distinct, unique human beings, are fully deserving of our society’s attention, provision, and care. I believe this amendment would take a strong step toward achieving this goal.”
Sen. David Vitter said, “As science continues to advance, the evidence that life begin at conception is becoming more and more irrefutable. This bill is critical to the fight to protect the culture of life, especially as we face an administration and new Congress that seems determined to advance the agenda of a practice that a great number of Americans find abhorrent.”
The two RINOs Voinovich and Martinez are co-sponsors??? WTH??? (blinks) Are pigs flying outside???
WOW! Looks like the GOP Leadership finally figured out that they need to produce legislation WE support so that we will support them! DAMN, they DO have brain cells! Of course they know its all gonna get burnt by the Murderous party - the Dimocrats, so it’s all meaningless. But at least they will get the right kind of publicity for once. Say no to Tax n Spend grow government crap, yes to life guns and freedom.
It’s a start.
That may have been one that just flew past my window....oh wait, that was Pelosi on her broom. LOL
Both retiring.
Both Catholics?
DeMint ping!
Strange they didn’t get around to this when the GOP had a majority . . .
They’ve had more practice....
There are senators on this list with whom I have major disagreements, but on this issue, they are my heroes. May God give them strength, courage, and commitment to stand firm and to bring others on board.
Glad to see that is not above their paygrade. It is so obvious that life begins at conception. If there is no life at conception, there would be no development
Interesting they brought up this measure when they knew it would have no chance of passing, ain’t it! Some real rigid spines in the republican party, huh?
The sad truth is that the Republicans are better in the minority. It’s a practice thing.
I think Republicans see what a monster they created with BHO/Pelosi/Reid. IF the RINOS in control weren’t so irresponsible we may have had a fighting chance in this country.
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