Rose Speaks Out for the Unborn Ahead of Dobbs v. Jackson Oral Arguments

Statement

Today, as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization,U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-6) delivered remarks on the House Floor in support of Mississippi's pro-life law that is being challenged in the Court. This case centers on a law that bans abortion after 15-weeks and will determine whether or not a ban on pre-viability elective abortions and others like it violate the Constitution.

The full speech, as prepared for delivery, is below:

Madame Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to address the House for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks.

Today, the United States Supreme Court will hear Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a major pro-life case that focuses on protecting the unborn, not restricting the rights of women.

Instead of prioritizing the abortion industry, we as a nation should be focused on prioritizing the sanctity of human life.

As the father to two sons, Guy and Sam, I strongly believe life begins at conception and that an unborn child IS a human life.

Thanks to modern medical advancement we know that:

At 5 weeks, unborn babies have a heartbeat.
At 10 weeks, unborn babies have developed arms and legs, as well as fingers and toes.
At 12 weeks, unborn babies feel pain.
At 15 weeks, unborn babies have a fully developed heart.
This landmark case gives the Supreme Court a chance to correct the mistake it made nearly 50 years ago and the opportunity to acknowledge that the Constitution DOES PROTECT an unborn child's right to life.

Thank you. I yield back.

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