Giving A Voice to the Voiceless

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Mr. BUDD. Madam Speaker, I rise today because this month marks 46 years since Roe v. Wade was decided.

Since that decision, there have been over 60 million abortions. I am not sure there is any other way to describe this statistic other than the word ``horrifying.''

With that being said, I also rise today to recognize the thousands of people who travel to Washington every year to fight for the unborn.

Madam Speaker, the pro-life movement in America is growing. Why? Because it is a movement about love and about promoting a culture of life.

By promoting a culture of life, these folks are advocating for more than just saving the unborn babies. Although that is extremely important, Madam Speaker, this is a fight for the dignity of life that says we need to view people as assets to our society and not as liabilities.

When we view people as assets, it means we are giving those who are trapped in a cycle of poverty a real shot to make it in this life; and when we view people as assets, it means we are seeing those with disabilities as contributors--and nothing less.

I want to close by thanking all the people, especially those from North Carolina, who give a voice to the voiceless. They are an inspiration to me and to many others around the country.

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