Hundreds
of Thousands of Pro-Lifers March for Life and Mourn 60 Million Abortions
National
Micaiah Bilger Jan 19, 2018 | 6:39PM
Washington, DC
The 2018 March for Life was full of enthusiasm
Friday as hundreds of thousands of pro-life advocates gathered in the capital
to celebrate the value of human life and the victories for life that have been
achieved.
Kicking off the event, March for Life President
Jeanne Mancini told the crowd that they were participating in the largest human
rights demonstration in the world.
“We have persevered to become the largest
annual human rights demonstration in the world,” Mancini said. “Your love is saving lives!”
The march began 44 years ago on the anniversary of
the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade. The decision legalized
abortion on demand in all 50 states and made America one of only seven
countries in the world that allows elective abortions after 20 weeks.
“Since [1973], abortion has claimed the
lives of over 60 million Americans, and we grieve their loss,” Mancini
said.
She went on to praise the dedication of pro-lifers
who have worked for four decades and continue to work to protect babies from
abortion. As a result, abortions are at a 40-year low and abortion facilities
are closing at a rapid pace.
Joining her in praise were President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, the
first sitting president and vice president to address the march live, along
with numerous U.S. Senators and Representatives, and pro-life leaders.
U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan marveled at the number
of young people in the crowd and spoke of the hope that they give him.
“It tells us this is a movement that is
on the rise,” Paul said, noting their “infectious” energy.
“And you know one thing that gets lost in
this controversy is how compassionate the pro-life movement really is,” he
continued. “How much this movement helps women – women
who have been through the pain of abortion. … I’m so proud of how this movement
provides resources to mothers through thousands of pregnancy centers. This is
true compassion. This is real love.”
Speakers encouraged the pro-life advocates to keep
up their enthusiasm throughout the year. Many people used the hashtag
#whywemarch on social media to explain why they fight for the rights of unborn
babies.
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