Posted on 03/21/2010 10:10:31 AM PDT by kristinn
GOP Leader: “Make no mistake, a ‘yes’ vote on the Democrats’ health care bill is a vote for taxpayer-funded abortions.”
WASHINGTON, DC – House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement on a potential Executive Order from the White House on abortion:
“The law of the land trumps any Executive Order, which can be reversed or altered at the stroke of a pen by this or any subsequent President without any congressional approval or notice. Moreover, while an Executive Order can direct members of the executive branch, it cannot direct the private sector.
“Because of Roe v. Wade, courts have interpreted the decision as a statutory mandate that the government must provide federal funding for elective abortion in through federal programs. In other words, no Executive Order or regulation can override a statutory mandate unless Congress passes a law that prohibits federal funding from being used in this manner. Legal experts at the US Catholic Conference of Bishops, National Right to Life Committee, Americans United for Life, and Family Research Council have confirmed this view that if the Senate bill is signed into law, it is a statutory mandate for the new health plans to include federal funding of elective abortion. The need for an Executive Order is evidence that this is true, and Congressional Democrats know it. Make no mistake, a ‘yes’ vote on the Democrats’ health care bill is a vote for taxpayer-funded abortions.”
Stupak must have gotten his 30 pieces of silver.
We will NEVER forget.
There are no pro-life Democrats. The Democrat party is the party of abortion on demand at taxpayer expense.
bttt
What does “in through federal programs” mean? Did anybody proofread that?
Glad though to see Boehner drive this home. It would be good for some of these pro-life folks to quit voting Dem.
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Boehner’s showing more spine than I ever though he would.
The Satanic Party.
Oh yeah, and props for Rush. He predicted it.
I TOLD YOU GUYS! WHEN IT ALL BOILS DOWN TO IT STUPACK WILL CAVE. HE IS A DEMOCRAT FIRST AND HE SUPPORTS GOV’T RUN HEALTHCARE. NEVER EVER SUPPORT DEMOCRATS THEY ARE PURE EVIL SCUM
Pro-life bump!
So did Hannity. He said over and over that Stupak would vote yes.
We are witnessing the death of America.
Yesterday in DC I thought we had a chance.
I am soooo depressed.
Only one name: Democrat.
They all lie. Even the ones who will vote no are liars.
When push comes to shove, they not only are not moderate, they will explicitly vote against their constituents.
Too late, the statement should have been issued yesterday.
That whole charade is finally over.
That whole charade is finally over.
I said this 8 days ago about Stupak
“Yet when it comes time, he will cave and vote yes.
I’m tired of this guy and his games.”
And stand by every word of it today.
He is a pure drama queen coward.
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