The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on
constitutional law, said today Senate passage of the health care bill
“fails the American people” and urged pro-life members of the U.S. House
to stand firm in protecting the sanctity of life as differences between
the Senate and House health care bills are addressed.
“The Senate bill fails the American people in many ways including the
scheme that gives a green light for federal funds to pay for elective
abortions”
“The Senate bill fails the American people in many ways including the
scheme that gives a green light for federal funds to pay for elective
abortions,” said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ. “This Christmas
Eve vote underscores what's wrong with the legislative process and
efforts to reform health care. Under the cover of the holiday, when most
Americans have their attention elsewhere, the Senate adopts a flawed
measure that puts the federal government at the center of what should be
private and personal health care decisions.”
Sekulow added: “Now, as efforts begin to work out the differences
between the Senate and House bills, we encourage pro-life members of the
U.S. House - who ensured passage of the Stupak-Pitts Amendment - to once
again stand-up and protect the sanctity of human life. The final bill
must include real protections for the unborn. And, it must offer the
American people a plan that is sensible and affordable. Without
significant changes, Congress should reject this government-run,
pro-abortion effort. It's time to stop the political deal-making and
posturing and listen to the American people.”
The ACLJ has heard from nearly 200,000 Americans who oppose the federal
funding of abortion in health care legislation.