President Trump called for a vote in the Senate to pass the pro-life bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) appears to be fulfilling the request.
“Now Congress has an opportunity to take a step forward,” McConnell said. “I’m pleased to have filed cloture on this bill to protect unborn children who are capable of feeling pain.
“I look forward to voting for it early next week,” he concluded.
What did Trump say?
The president addressed the massive pro-life “March for Life” demonstration from the White House Rose Garden through a satellite video connection.
“I call upon the Senate to pass this important law and send it to my desk for signing,” he declared.
“Under my administration, we will always defend the very first right in the Declaration of Independence and that is the right to life,” Trump added. “We are protecting the sanctity of life and the family as the foundation of our society.” READ MORE
