Rep. Gosar Votes to Defend Life, Ban Horrific Post-20 Week Abortion Procedures

Statement

Today, U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) released the following statement after the House successfully passed H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, by a vote of 242-184-1 which prohibits late term abortions for unborn babies after 20 weeks post-fertilization:

"In the wake of the horrifying discoveries of the Philadelphia abortion "House of Horrors" operated by Dr. Kermit Gosnell, it is more important than ever to defend innocent babies who aren't capable of defending themselves. The cornerstone of the Declaration of Independence is the protection of life and today we reaffirm that gruesome abortion procedures have no place in our society.

"Scientific evidence overwhelmingly proves babies are capable of feeling the pain from horrific abortion procedures after 5 months and the vast majority of Americans agree that abortions should be prohibited after 20 weeks. As a father and a health care provider, I am pleased to see the House act today to protect life and the unborn."

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