Sam Johnson Heralds Partial Birth Abortion SCOTUS Ruling
Washington,
Apr 18, 2007 -
Today U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson
(3rd Dist.-Texas) praised the 5-4 ruling by the Supreme Court of the
United
States to affirm the partial birth abortion
ban. The Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act outlawed the gruesome late-term
abortion procedure. The law forbids an abortion, generally performed in the
second or third trimester.
In 2003, President George W. Bush signed
the partial birth abortion ban into law. This marked the first meaningful
change of course on abortion in America since the landmark case of
Roe v. Wade. The challenges to
the law prohibiting late-term abortions went all the way to the Supreme
Court.
“I hoped and prayed that this day would
come,” said Johnson, a strong supporter of ending abortion and an original
co-sponsor of the initial legislation to end late-term abortions. “This is a
shining example as to how America values
life.”
Today’s Supreme Court ruling marks a huge
victory for conservatives and family activists who have fought for years to end
this abhorrent procedure. After capturing Congress in 1994, Republicans worked
tirelessly to end late-term abortions, only to have then-President Clinton stifle their
efforts. Then President Clinton twice vetoed similar legislation. Once elected
into office, President George W. Bush signed the pro-life measure into law. In
addition, Bush appointed conservative judges to the Supreme Court, sparking
today’s 5-4 ruling.
“Partial birth abortions in America
will stop, thanks to the leadership of President George W. Bush,” concluded
Johnson.
Johnson represents portions of Dallas and Collin Counties.
