August 11, 2020

Mike Pence Becomes First Vice-President to Visit Pro-Life Pregnancy Resource Center

Vice President Mike Pence
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As Vice President Mike Pence's first stop in his "Life Wins" campaign tour, the Vice President visited A Women’s Place Medical Clinic in Florida. In doing so, he became the first vice president to visit a pro-life pregnancy resource center.

On the same day, he gave a speech at Starkey Road Baptist Church in Largo, Florida praising the pro-life movement for its work to save the lives of unborn children and support "women facing the most difficult circumstances in their lives."

"The pro-life movement doesn't just talk the talk, you walk the walk," Pence said. "And I saw a wonderful clinic and heard about all the volunteers that stepped forward along with registered nurses and healthcare professionals in places, literally, every day bustling with people ready to not just stand for life, stand with women facing the most difficult circumstances in their lives."

Pence said that the ideals of the pro-life movement are core to the founding principles of the United States.

"The Declaration of Independence reads that we hold certain truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal and they are endowed by our creator with certain unalienable rights," Pence said. "Among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Those words changed history, and they also put life at the center of the American experiment. And under this president, I promise you that we are going to continue to work every day to put the right to life back at the center of American law."

The Vice President also touted the Trump administration's pro-life actions and policies, such as reinstating the Mexico City policy and appointing pro-life judges.

"One of the greatest privileges I've had as your Vice President was in my role as President of the Senate. I was able to cast the tie-breaking vote on a bill that allowed states across the country to defund Planned Parenthood, and President Donald Trump signed it into law."

Pence took most of his time during the speech to thank and encourage those in the pro-life movement who work to end the practice of abortion with their voices, votes, and deeds. While political discussion can accomplish things to the benefit of the pro-life cause, those who volunteer their time and money to aid women who might otherwise see abortion as their only option save lives regularly.

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