Roe V. Wade Anniversary

Floor Speech

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Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, I am pro-life, pro-family, and pro- child. While my beliefs are rooted in my Christian faith, I am not naive enough to believe that everyone shares that connection between faith and the sanctity of life.

Yet, no matter what someone believes or doesn't believe, everyone understands that life is precious, and it is a gift. I believe that as Members of Congress and as citizens, we are called to protect the vulnerable. This is one of my core beliefs.

But being Pro-Life comes with responsibilities. It's not enough to say that you are Pro-Life and then walk away. ``Just say no'' isn't enough when it comes to abortion.

Women who find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy need support. Sometimes they need a loving shoulder to cry on. And sometimes they need help to find adoption resources.

Being pro-life means not just pro-birth but being interested in the welfare of that child during their entire formative years.

That's why I am not only a long-time member of the Pro-Life Caucus, but also a co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption.

We must speak up on behalf of the millions of babies aborted since Roe v. Wade, but also speak up for the children who have been saved by mothers who chose life.

Let's work together to find new ways to protect the most vulnerable amongst us--to advocate for families to adopt children or become foster parents, and then promote the underlying structures that support these families.

I also want to take this opportunity to thank President Trump and his Administration for the work they have done to defend the unborn, including changing the rules for Title X and expanding the Mexico City Policy.

I look forward to the day when there are no more abortions because there are no more unwanted children.

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