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Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement today backing the 2015 March for Life Rally in Washington, D.C. and emphasizing his deep support in standing up for the lives of the unborn:

“Sadly, today marks 40 years of legalized abortion in all fifty states that allowed taking the life of an unborn baby at any time. It is heart wrenching that approximately 57,762,169 abortions have taken place since the Roe vs. Wade decision in 1973. Every single life is precious and the thought of these individual lives being brutally snuffed out is unbearable and is a massive dark blot on the history and legacy of any nation that considers itself civilized. All children are endowed by their Creator with the right and chance to life and opportunity to grow. 

As a father who has held a beautiful, prematurely born daughter in the palm of my hand and felt her tiny little hand grasp the end of my finger and literally hold on for dear life, it is heart breaking beyond words to think of anyone wanting to destroy such a child at the same age from conception.

So, today I stand in one accord with those who are on the National Mall standing and marching for the worthy lives of the unborn. Grassroots pro-life America has made a slow but dramatic difference in convicting the hearts of Americans as to this atrocity. I will continue to fight for the precious lives of the unborn on Capitol Hill because of the God-given value of every single life that is so wonderfully made.”

Congressman Gohmert is the Vice Chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security. Prior to being elected to serve in Congress, Louie was elected to three terms as District Judge in Smith County, Texas. He was appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry to complete a term as Chief Justice of the 12th Court of Appeals.

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