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Stupak Decision
‘Unconscionable’ |
CHICAGO – Brian Burch, President of
CatholicVote.org, issued the following statement in reaction to the
Stupak-Obama agreement:
“The decision by Rep. Stupak to accept an
Executive Order to solve the abortion issues in the health care
legislation is unconscionable. The Executive Order fix is a band-aid
solution that fails to solve the fundamental problems in this bill, and
can be repealed at any time, for any reason, by the President or future
presidents. The Order is likely to be challenged by pro-abortion groups,
and could be struck down by the courts.
“Regrettably, Rep. Stupak has abandoned those who
have stood by him during the recent weeks and months.
“The Catholic Bishops along with CatholicVote.org
and every major pro-life organization oppose this ‘fix.’ We have
defended Rep. Stupak for months, but today we stand in protest of his
decision.
“The Stupak-Obama purported fix also sets the
stage for a new front in presidential politics that will further
politicize the abortion issue. The decision over taxpayer funding for
abortion and critical conscience protections now rests with President
Obama, Kathleen Sebelius, and future presidents.
“Catholics have worked hard to make the protection
of unborn life a two-party effort. Pro-life members of the Democratic
Party encouraged these efforts over the last year. But today’s decision
by Rep. Stupak and his colleagues, coming only months after the phony
compromise of Sen. Nelson will be difficult to overcome.
“We are convinced Rep. Stupak will come to deeply
regret today’s decision.”
Sincerely,
Brian Burch
President
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