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The speaker celebrates the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, viewing it as a victory for the pro-life movement. He argues that life begins at conception, citing scientific milestones in fetal development, and supports legislation recognizing the value of unborn children. The speaker expresses strong opposition to the use and accessibility of the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, citing safety concerns and criticizing removal of in-person dispensing requirements. He emphasizes the governments responsibility to protect the life of the unborn, referencing the Declaration of Independence, and highlights support organizations for pregnant women as an alternative to abortion.

Statement AI Bias Category on Abortion and Reproductive Rights:

Right-Leaning

Bias of All Statements by Andrew Clyde on Abortion and Reproductive Rights:

Statement AI Categories:

Healthcare, Abortion and Reproductive Rights, Civil Rights and Liberties

Date:

06-25-2025

Pages In PDF Link That Have Statement:

H2967-H2968

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Mr. CLYDE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in celebration that yesterday was the third anniversary of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which overturned the disastrous 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, a major victory for the pro-life movement. This decision rightfully reaffirmed that ending the life of an unborn child is not a constitutional right. While this was a step in the right direction, there is still much to be done to protect the lives of our Nation's most innocent. Modern science objectively proves that new, distinct human life begins at the moment of conception. It is truly incredible that, with today's technology, we know that a baby's heartbeat starts at just about 22 days after conception, their unique fingerprints are formed at 12 weeks of gestation, and by 15 weeks, the baby is sensitive to pain. That is why I have cosponsored the Life at Conception Act, which legally recognizes the life and value of an unborn child regardless of their size or level of development. Additionally, at the start of this Congress, I reintroduced legislation to recognize January 22, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as the Day of Tears to memorialize the unborn victims of abortion. Since the Dobbs decision, the fight to protect the unborn is far from over, given the issue of abortion was handed down to the States. Therefore, abortions are still occurring across the country, and the rapid rise in access to the chemical abortion drug, mifepristone, is deeply alarming. It is estimated that mifepristone accounted for 63 percent of the abortions in 2023, resulting in approximately 642,700 unborn babies losing their lives that year. Women and girls have been misled into believing that taking mifepristone to induce an abortion is as safe as using Tylenol. However, new data indicates that nearly 1 in 10 women taking the chemical abortion pill experience serious complications, such as sepsis, infection, hemorrhage, or another serious adverse event within 45 days of taking the drug. Mr. Speaker, this real-world complication rate is 22 times higher than the FDA currently acknowledges on the mifepristone label. Additionally, the Biden-Harris administration removed the requirement for a woman to receive these drugs in person from a healthcare provider. This in-person requirement allowed providers to determine gestational age, rule out life-threatening ectopic pregnancies, and identify signs of abuse before dispensing mifepristone. This change not only poses serious, irresponsible medical risks but also bypasses pro-life State laws, like what we have in Georgia, by permitting the shipping of abortion pills. Let me give you an example. This is a package, a brown envelope. This was ordered online with a simple filling out of a form, answering a few questions, and putting in your name and address. It showed up about a week later. If you look at the return address, it is fake. It says: James Smith, 2301 L Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. That is the West End Library here in Washington. It was postmarked from Capital District 208 here in Washington, D.C. In this package, in this brown envelope, are three packages. One, two, and three are the only marks on them. They are mifepristone and the drugs that induce an abortion. They are so easily accessed online, sent free of charge--but to whom? I believe that any abortion is a tragedy. I also recognize that while mifepristone is still legal--and I hope that one day it is not legal and is banned because it is responsible for so many murders of unborn children. While it is still legal, for the well-being of women and girls, we must investigate the safety and efficacy of mifepristone and reinstate in-person dispensing requirements for the abortion drug. Every life is a gift from God. As leaders, our greatest responsibility is to protect the life and liberty of every person, especially our most innocent. After all, our first and most fundamental right is the right of life. Think about it. Think about the first document that birthed our Nation, the Declaration of Independence. ``We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.'' What was the first right mentioned? The right to life. We as a government have a responsibility to protect that life, especially the life of an innocent unborn child. Abortion is not the solution. We must have compassion for both the unborn and pregnant women who are struggling. That is why I am pleased to know that, in Georgia alone, there are over 670 organizations that offer support and care for pregnant women. As we celebrate the victorious anniversary of the Dobbs decision, I remain resolute in defending the sanctity of life and protecting the precious unborn. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Norman) for yielding.

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