Throughout my years as a public servant I have consistently supported efforts that promote strong family values based on a strong moral foundation. Along with the majority of Kansans, I believe that every life is a precious gift that we all have a responsibility to protect. As my record clearly shows, I oppose abortion on demand and the federal funding of abortions. In addition, I continue to oppose the use of tax dollars to fund abortion services at home and overseas. I remain committed to supporting proposals to tighten restrictions on abortion and to support legislation that strengthens the moral fabric of our society.
Along this line, I was an original cosponsor of the Marriage Protection Act during the 110th Congress. The resolution proposed to amend the Constitution to define marriage as the union of a man and a woman. I believe it is wrong for a select minority to impose their definition of marriage on the nation, as we have witnessed through the actions of some state supreme courts.