Recognizing the 46th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade

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Mr. ESTES. Madam Speaker, I rise today to address the first and most fundamental right guaranteed to every individual . . . the right to life.

Next week marks the 46th anniversary since the tragic ruling in Roe v. Wade. In that time, more than 60 million lives have been lost to abortion.

That's 60 million babies who were never given the chance to fulfill their potential as a future doctor, farmer, artist, or Member of Congress.

Last year the House made significant progress to protect life through the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act and by urging the Trump administration to update Title X guidelines so that tax dollars for family planning services don't go to abortion providers.

I was proud to help lead that effort in the House, but I know we can't stop there.

That's why I want to thank the hundreds of thousands of Americans from Kansas and throughout our country who are arriving in Washington this week to participate in the March for Life.

As part of this year's theme, Unique from Day One: Pro-Life is Pro- Science, we know that research has proven what pro-life Kansans have already known--that life is precious and it begins at conception.

As a proud father of three and a Kansan, I stand in support of the hundreds of thousands of fellow Kansans and Americans who will be the voice for the voiceless at the March for Life.

I want to thank Congressman Smith for organizing the Special Order.

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