Fleming Applauds Passage of Pain Capable Bill

Statement

Congressman John Fleming, M.D. released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, to protect unborn children from the excruciating pain and certain death of an abortion. The passage of H.R. 36 coincides with the two-year anniversary of the conviction of abortionist Kermit Gosnell known for his grisly practice of delivering live babies and moments later snipping their spines.

"As a family practice physician, it's been my privilege to welcome many new lives into this world. Every child, born and unborn, is a gift to be celebrated. Today's legislation builds on what we know about life inside the womb and the pain an unborn child feels at 20 weeks post-fertilization. H.R. 36 protects the lives of pre-born babies in the fifth month of development, babies that we know feel and respond to painful stimuli. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of this legislation which includes much needed protections for both the mother and her baby."

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