Yesterday I was in our offices in Washington, DC working with our Government Affairs staff concerning the implementation of a strategy to defend life.  As I mentioned in last week’s posting, Congress has introduced a Freedom of Choice Act.  This Act greatly expands the pro-abortion agenda in our United States Congress:  not only would this bill overturn the Supreme Court’s decision in the partial-birth abortion case, but it would also strike down any legislation passed by Congress or the States that “den[ies] or interfere[s] with” abortion procedures.  This would be the most dramatic action Congress could take, and it would significantly hurt the pro-life cause.

Hundreds of thousands of people have contacted us over the last few weeks, and we have made our position known to the White House as well as to other leaders in the House and Senate.  I am happy to report that the President has issued a letter which is very direct in its stand for life.  The President stated on May 3^rd to Speaker Pelosi that “Our Nation was founded on the belief that every human being has rights, dignity and matchless value.  Every child should be welcomed into life and protected in law.”  The President went on to note that advances in science should not be used as a basis upon which to abandon our “obligation to protect helpless and innocent life from destruction, whether it is in the womb or elsewhere.” 

The President closed his letter by stating, “I believe it is the most basic duty of Government to guard the innocent.  With that in mind, I will veto any legislation that weakens current Federal policies and laws on abortion, or that encourages the destruction of human life at any stage.”  If you would like to view the President’s letter, please click here. 

The President has issued a stern warning to Congress that he will do everything in his power to protect the life of innocent children, and we applaud the President in this effort.  Our Government Affairs staff has been working diligently on this issue over the last several weeks.  The President’s threat of a veto is important in light of the Freedom of Choice Act.  Of course, once the veto is issued, we must do everything in our power to sustain that veto.  We will keep everyone posted as this matter continues to work its way through Congress.