Introduced on January 28 by New Jersey Congressmen Chris Smith, with 31 co-sponsors, H.R 708 would reverse President Obama’s executive order of Jan. 23 that allowed taxpayer dollars to be used to promote and perform abortion by foreign non-governmental organizations.

Smith noted: “It’s a sad statement about his [Obama’s] list of priorities. With Americans facing an economic crisis the likes of which we’ve not seen in generations, he chooses to enact a policy that will redirect funds to foreign organizations promoting and conducting abortions.” In very strong language, Smith, co-chair of the House Bipartisan Pro-life Caucus, denounced the new president’s actions:

In a revelation of priorities, President Barack Obama has moved to export the violence of abortion to Africa, Latin America and parts of Asia and Europe by providing millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars to organizations so ideologically driven by abortion that they insist on promoting and performing abortion as a method of family planning. With no regard for the pro-life laws of many countries Obama has now decided to fund groups that will be fighting to provide abortion and overturn pro-life laws in a direct affront to the national sovereignty of democratic nations.

James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), a relatively strong pro-lifer, commented that he co-sponsored the bill without reservation:

With one swift stroke of his pen, our new President gave the green light for the execution of thousands of pre-born children whose parents will find it easier to deny them the right to enter this world. I can think of no clearer signal to illustrate our changing times, and highlight the fact that after 14 years of relatively easy times, we pro-lifers now face a huge challenge in our cause to protect the life of the innocent unborn children who have no voice but ours to speak our for their survival.

Despite the seeming darkness pro-lifers have felt over the election of Obama, and his subsequent actions, there are still some in Congress who understand, both morally and economically, how devastating abortion is, for the U.S., and developing countries. Offering some hope, they are working toward reversing the “Abortion President’s” bent.

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Brendon said:

	What's the point of government? If government doesn't promote and protect the most innocent, gentle, and pure lives of the unborn then there isn't even a point to have a government. Obama has shown his morality, with this one action he has been weighed in the balances and found wanting, he is prime evil.
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