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Friday, July 19, 2013

Rick Perry Signs New Abortion Restrictions

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed sweeping new abortion restrictions on Thursday that could shutter most of the state's clinics that provide the procedure, a final step for the Republican-backed measure after weeks of sometimes raucous protests at the state Capitol.

Supporters credited God's will and prayer as the governor signed the legislation, with protesters' chants of "Shame! Shame! Shame!" echoing from the hallway. Opponents have vowed to fight the law, though no court challenges were immediately filed.

"Today, we celebrate the further cementing of the foundation on which the culture of life in Texas is built upon," Perry told an auditorium full of beaming GOP lawmakers and anti-abortion activists. "It is our responsibility and duty to give voice to the unborn individuals."

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

good job.

Anonymous said...

great job gov. perry. thank you for standing up for all innocent life; especially the pre-born babies in the womb. thank you for not killing what has be created. thank you for standing up for truth.
note the picture the liberal media chose to use for this piece. they don't fool me and I hope they don't fool you.