By Aaron Earls
Vice President Mike Pence told the National Religious Broadcasters annual convention of his desire to “live in an America that chooses life from our hearts.”
Pence gave two speeches at the gathering of Christian communicators.
First, he addressed a luncheon organized by the Susan B. Anthony List and Life Issues Institute, a pro-life group, and assured them “life is winning.”
He said difficult work would be required, but he remained confident “that we will once again, in our time, restore the sanctity of human life to the center of American law.”
While we have made great progress, we still have much more to do. Americans, especially younger Americans, are choosing and embracing the sanctity of LIFE more and more every day, and we have to be their voice. pic.twitter.com/PqjHVnbXld
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) February 27, 2018
In his speech to the entire convention, Pence echoed his support for the pro-life movement and listed accomplishments of the current administration, including his tie-breaking Senate vote that allows states to withhold funding from abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood and reinstating the Mexico City Policy that prevents taxpayer dollars from funding organizations that promote abortions around the world.
He also pointed to religious liberty issues such as the Johnson Amendment, as well as foreign policy positions such as relocating the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.
Reflecting on the passing of Billy Graham, Pence shared a personal memory of his family attending a Graham crusade, which concluded with two of his children going forward during the invitation.
At today’s @NRBconvention, we paid a debt of gratitude for the Reverend Billy Graham. Tomorrow Billy Graham will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. We will join w/ the hearts of millions around the world who will say w/ my small family, “Thank you Billy Graham & God bless you.” pic.twitter.com/y1vKe745p7
— Vice President Mike Pence Archived (@VP45) February 27, 2018
AARON EARLS (@WardrobeDoor) is online editor of Facts & Trends.
