The secretary of Health and Human Services recently dodged a question about “partial-birth abortion” by claiming that it isn’t a “medical term.” But it’s a term that both Congress and the Supreme Court have carefully described – and the definition is shockingly gruesome. Secretary Xavier Becerra’s comments came during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on May 12. He spoke in response to Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), who asked, “Do you agree that partial-birth abortion is illegal?” Becerra’s position on abortion is no secret: He has indicated his support multiple times. He boasts perfect ratings from abortion groups including...
