we know your love for every child born or unborn.made every one in your own image. forgive us for the times when we have forgotten this. forgive us for the many ways in which we have failed to respect the sanctity of every human life. give us courage to be a voice for the voiceless. lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. we gather today to pray for our leaders. we pray especially for those who even now are making decisions about providing health care for all our people. protect them from choices made out of political expediency with no mind for your truth. remind them of your promises. turn their hearts to the children. lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. and now, to the god who shows his love for the whole world, to the gift of his only son, jesus, the christ, and who calls us to do the same, the glory, majesty, dominion and authority before all time and now and forever, amen. >> amen. >> when our forefathers came, they certainly built a set of principles for our country, one that we hope to carry on to correct some of the evils th

and we mourn the loss of those unborn children. . i want to rejoice in the lives that were saved because of the caring people like those that will come and march this week in washington, because of the pregnancy care centers, so many women have opted not to have abortions but instead carry their babies to term. many of us may have heard this -- that this year's super bowl will feature a commercial that tells the story of a well-known quarterback, tim tebow. tim's story is a powerful one. his mother, pam, became pregnant while she was working with her husband in the philippines as a missionary. and while pregnant, pam contracted a disease through contaminated drinking water. she was told that the medications required to treat her illness would cause irrepairable damage to her unborn child. and so pam was encouraged to have an abortion. thankfully she refused and her son, tim, went on to play starting quarterback for the florida gators. and in 2007 was awarded the heisman trophy. let me share one other brief story. patrick henry hughes

now either from the house or the senate in regards to healthcare reform and how that would effect unborn unborn citizens and on the other side of the spectrum how it might effect the aged population in terms of i don't know, provisions that might preclude medical assistance and some type of degenerative condition and could they use private funds to purchase treatment options if they are tied into a government proposal? you know what i'm saying, i've heard that might be the case and i would like to know that. i have some aging parents and wondering about what your thoughts are on that? >> well, skre ri, number one, thank you for your prayers. i don't take such statements lightly. my wife and i rely on prayer support and we're grateful. the - with regard to the issue of life, this is again, i use some pretty strong language about how - i think it is apalling negotiations on healthcare legislation are taking place mind closed doors right now. there are major issues being resolved. chief among them is how we're going to deal with taxpayer support for elected abortion in this country. right n

george hiller last may to stop abortions and save the unborn. >> from conception forward it is murder it is not man's j to take life is is our heavly father's. he is our creator. he ves and takes life. it's ver up to man to ta life. only in cases of self-defense o defense ofthers. >> srnivasan: the defense is arguing the killing wanot murder, but luntary manslauger. the trial judge has sd he will not let the se become a forum or a referendum on abtion. thse are some of the day's mai stories. i' be back at the end of the program with a previ of what yo'll find tonight on the "newshour's" web se. t for now, back to judy. >> woodruffwe move on to haiti where the country's presint toldhe "newshour" today that haitians themsves will ultimately be respsible for solving the cotry's problems. we'll have that interview in moment. but fir, the remarkable rescue of a teenage haian girl, trapped under the rubble for more than t weeks. robert moore of independent television newreports from port-au-princ >> repter: darlene is recoring from her ordeal. a story of survival that has astonish doctors.

children or unborn citizens.he other side of the spectrum, and how it might affect the aging population in terms of provisions that might preclude medical assistance in some type of generative condition -- in some type of degenerative condition. could they use private funds to purchase treatment options if they are tied into a government proposal? do you know what i am saying? i have heard that might be the case. i would like to know that. i have aging parents. i am wondering what your thoughts are on that. >> thank you for your prayers. i do not take those statements lightly. my wife and i depend on for support. we are grateful. with regard to the issue of life, i use strong language. i think it is appalling that the negotiations on health care legislation are taking place behind closed doors. there are major issues being resolved. chief among them is how we're going to deal with taxpayer support for elective abortion in this country. the house bill, thanks to bipartisan cooperation, they stood firm for what hth

but thdefense argues it was voluntary malaughter to save the unborn tiller specialized in perforng lateerm abortions. hiclinic closed after his death. thousands rallied washington in the annual "march forife". it was the 37th anniveary of the supreme courdecision of roe v. wade that legaled aborti. the anti-abortion crowd ralld at the white hse, and then moved on tthe supreme court. a handl of abortion rights supporte were also present. downpours sed today as the latest pacific storm med out of southern california. the risk for mudslides and flooding remained, especiall for residents inhe foothills of thean gabriel mountains. a state emergency was clared in five counties afte nearly ten incheof rain this week. still,ocal officials said many evacuation orders in los anges county will soon be fted. those are me of the day's main stories. i'll be ck at the end of the program with a preview of at you'll find toght on the newshour's web sit but for now, bacto jim. >> lehrer: and sll to come on the newsur: shlds and brooks; d who's in charge of the internet? that follows a rdown of a remarkab fe

there's none more innocent than the unborn babe or frail, injured and dying. >> thank you. >> governor was signed into law when you were currently lieutenant governor, were you opposed to it then? >> i wasn't aware of it. >> ok. >> shelly? >> thank you. we are now going to engage in another round of candidate-to-candidate questions and ms. medina has the first question. >> senator hutchison, the u.s. constitution is roughly six page ins length . and yet we've seen at the federal legislatively failure to be bound by the chains that it places on our government. in fairness, you alone aren't guilty of that. we've got a whole federal government that has gone way beyond its bounds, but the texas constitution is 350 pages long. what evidence and assurance can you give texas that you'll be bound by our constitution? >> well, first of all, it's wonderful that the federal constitution is so short. because it is -- the shortness is that whatever is not reserved to the federal government is left to the i share your concern and the governor's frank lyrics that we have -- and the governor's, frankl

wouldn't you think that the unborn children, you know, abortion is a greater, is a greater moral challenge? that's the question. i'd like an answer. >> i'm sorry, the question is -- >> abortion. the killing of small children, isn't that a greater moral issue than disagreement -- >> we are here to be talking about climate change, and i think i'll keep the subject, i think i'll keep the subject -- >> thank you for ducking it. >> other questions. over here. back here. >> thank you for being here. you spoke very eloquently about the intersection of science and religion and the business community and how the synergy of that can lead us to messages that can move us forward. i was wondering if you have perspectives on how all that can also intersect with the educational community in transmitting these messages to our next generations and keeping the momentum going? >> well, i agree that education is hugely important and that teachers are teaching environmental science in school. we are implementing programs in sunday school where small children can begin to realize that creation, saving souls is

because we're pro-life in all stages when we're alive and the unborn. >> all right. well, let me ask you this. how competitive do you feel you are going to be? how much cash do you have? what are the polls says? >> polls are saying we're down by 4 points. and the incumbent is still under 50%. cash on hand, we're a little bit behind. i'm willing to admit that. that's why i need your support. i need you to max out to the $2400. >> all right. i'll tell you what, i'll think -- i tell you what, of think about it, but i'm going to see a bit more conservative stance down the line. can i count on you for that? >> you can count on me to represent a republican values. as ronald reagan said, our great champion, if you agree with me 80% of the time, you are not my enemy. >> fair enough. >> awesome, wow. \ [applause] i'm thinking like, and the nominations here, that was good. chase, you did a great job. brooks, you are very tough. a few things i will say very quickly and then feel free to chime in. chase said something several times throughout the conversation that i thought was

dollars, and this one, unlike the health bill in the house, forces taxpayers to pay for the killing of unborn children and that is not health care and the american people overwhelmingly reject it. but it seems nancy pelosi and harry reid are hell bent on shoving this government-run health care system down the american people's throat. i can only say to you that if they keep it up, the american people may turn this whole administration and the democrat majority into one giant shovel ready project next fall. >> i want to talk about -- i want to give you a chance to respond to the abortion restrictions because harry reid sacrificed the public option to keep senator joe lieberman on board and tightened the abortion restrictions to reel in ben nelson on the abortion federally funded abortion measure. that's still not making republicans happy. is there any room here for negotiation? >> let me take a moment out and first say that this house bill that we passed is not government run. we know right now we have an insurance run type of monopoly in 94% of all health insurance markets throughout america,

in the end she also lost her unborn child.she survived and she's now relaying her story here in america in the hopes that these brutal crimes against people with ahbanism will come to an end. she came to the united states thanks to my constituents in virginia who has albanism. she was fitted with prosthetic arms donated by the prosthetic center in fairfax, virginia, and underwent intensive therapy. she's a rare survivor of a horrible and inhumane crime that is growing in africa. more than 55 people have been butchered in the region, most of them women and children. a 6-year-old girl was shot dead in -- close to the border with tanzania. her attackers removed her head and limbs, leaving only her dismembered torso. in january of 2009, three men armed with machetes killed an 8-year-old boy and smuggled his limbs into tanzania. every one of these stories border on the unbelievable and frankly turn my stomach, as i hope do they yours. the people are at higher risk for medical complications from their conditions. in east africa, for

it's not obvious to us there is such a compelling reason at this point so we would anticipate the unborn and setting standards. at that point its as long as it takes to do. it's in the law and there's 180 day standard in the law that is if epa sets the standard fda needs to set a standard, and least 180 days before so it can take a fact at the same time as the epa standard but with this one when they waited so long because of the legal think that's out the window and doesn't apply because epa wanted to address a long ago so we would just like to do it in a reasonable time frame. >> at this point in a preview or look had as to what the standard may be? >> if we were to do it would be the same standard epa had unless we have a good reason otherwise but that would be the assumption just like we have done for almost all the other contaminants the same standard as epa. over a couple set lower like lead and copper. but i would anticipate it would be the same because that's really what the law sets up unless we could figure out of there was something unique which at this point is not apparent.

planned parenthood you want to have our tax dollars used under the guise of reproductive rights to kill unbornabies. and to shut down anyone who would disagree. rush limbaugh is right. they are almost in a mafia style to shut down the press. i applaud brian lamb. i applaud any media person who will say everything needs to be out in the open where ordinary citizens can view and say yes, i agree. or no, i do not. host: this from the front page ritter to quit 2010 race. he sets up the toll on his family. arcadia, fla. for the independent line. caller: good morning, greta. thank you, "washington journal." if i remember correctly, years ago when the c-span wanted to televise it was resisted tremendously. thank god for the persistence. this particular bill about to take over one sixth of our economy is really not a healthcare bill. it is a congressional bailout. there are two big, red flags. the healthcare program does not come into effect for four years. they are going to bailout of failed programs. the second will add any legislator -- republican or democrat. house or senate -- if there will put t

declaration of independence, this right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, whether you are an unborn child or an old geezer like some of us, you have the right to life and the federal government is saying we are going to snuff yours out a little earlier because you aren't that productive. where is that line drawn once they are allowed to buy a product. mr. king: it occurs to me i believe h.r. 3200 there was ain amendment a offered that would have required members of congress. that was voted down by democrats. if you had a bad policy, wouldn't you want to exempt yourselves from that and i ask the gentleman from tennessee. mr. roe: do unto others. there is if not one of us standing in this body that wouldn't agree with that, 100%. and to congressman gohmert makes a good point about the mandate. let's give practical experience. the mandate means that you have to purchase something. and in massachusetts, it's health insurance. it also says if you cannot be denied because of pre-existing condition. so the harvard pilgrim health care plan beginning in march of 2008 and until this year, 200

folks gathered at the capitol to he are mind us once again that all life is precious and that the unborn are guaranteed the right to life. . while abortion has been allowed in this country for the past 37 years, americans make it crystal clear they don't want their taxpayer dollars being used. the hyde amendment stopped federal funds from being used to pay for abortion. the current bill passed by the senate will erode this. this bill will change that longstanding law and allow for tax dollars to be used for abortion. mr. speaker, the american people do not want their money to be used to pay for abortions. as we continue to debate the health care bill, we must honor their wish. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back her time. for what purpose does the gentlelady from california rise? mrs. capps: to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. mrs. capps: mr. speaker, one year ago our economy was on the brink of collapse. wall street was in a downward spiral. credit markets were comp

in the end she lost her unborn child. she's a survivor who is relaying her story in the hopes that people like these will end. i will be introducing a house resolution recognizing the plight of people in east africa, condemning their murder and mutilation and calling for swift action by her country and that of tanzania. i yield back. .7 c16 c1 is recognized. >> madam speaker, i rise today to honor barbara stotlet, a teacher as gatewood elementary school. at a recent white house ceremony, she was awarded the presidential award for mathematics and science teaching. the nation's highest honor for teaching in those fields. she's one of only two minnesota educators to receive such an honor. she used her cutting edge teaching methods and passion in the classroom to develop each students' potential for 20 years, even earning a minnesota teacher of the year award. barbara's participation in the improvement of educational programs in the school as well as the entire district ranges from instrumental classroom development to writi

there is none more innocent than the unborn baby or the frail injured and dying. >> more in common thankyou for being here. >> the law was signed when you were governor. were you opposed to it as well? >> i wasn't aware of that. >> okay, thank you. >> okay, thank you. we are now going to engage in another round of candidate to candidate questions and ms. medina has the first question. >> senator hutchison, the u.s. constitution is roughly six pages in length and yet we have been at the federal level a failure to be bound by the change that it places on our government. in fairness, you alone aren't guilty of that. we have a whole federal government that has gone way beyond its bounds. but the texas constitution is 350 pages long. but evidence and assurance can you give texas the gilby bound by our constitution? >> well, first of all, it's wonderful that the federal constitution is so short because assuredness is that whatever is not reserved to the federal government is left to the states. i share your concern and the governors, frankly, that we have gone way beyond what the founders inte

interest rates that can choke off this recovery, but to put a question, debt on future generations yet unborn i think is extraordinarily unconscionable. so with that, i rise in support with the the gentleman from virginia and look forward to working with you on what i think is absolutely the most critical thing. if there is one thing we can do in the congress of the united states to save this country from financial ruin and without a strong economy we cannot have a strong defense to protect our national security interests, that the balanced budget is the most critical thing we can do for the future of this country in this congress. mr. goodlatte: i thank the gentleman. i hope you will remain because there are other things we want to discuss, but i would like to recognize the gentleman from texas, mr. conaway who is an outspoken member of this congress on fiscally responsible budgets of this congress and i yield to the the gentleman from texas and we'll get to the the gentleman from florida who wants to say a few words and has to leave but i hope the gentleman from texas will remain. mr. conaw

on october 25, 2009, monica and her unborn child passed away from complications of the h-1-n-1 virus.ica's husband, jorge gonzalez, wants others to know his wife's story that they can receive proper care. many may believe that the risk of death from h-1-n-1 no longer exist, but flu experts warn that we should prepare for a possible third wave of h-1-n-1. americans definitely have a window of opportunity of getting this vaccine and lessening the impact or even preventing another wave of illness. and monica's husband, jorge, will tell you that he wished a vaccine was available to save his wife's life. the threat of h-1-n-1 is clearly not over. getting vaccinated is the most important step to preventing the spread of influenza. that is why i authored this resolution which recognizes national influenza week. in contrast to last year, now the h-1-n-1 vaccine is now widely available. the risk of contracting flu is still high, and we have several months of flu season before us. today with this resolution we have another opportunity to get the word out and to remind the public that it is a ti

certainly not for the 52 million unborn babies who have been killed since 1973. and certainly not for the women who have been hurt physically and psychologically and the medical data strongly suggests that their subsequent children are often premature or low birth weight babies. america is a serious human rights abuse, mr. president. and with an honorable trust in god, we, today, we commit and reiterate our resolve to pray and fast and work hard to enfranchise all regardless of age, race, sex, disability, wanted miss or condition of the dependency. god bless you and thank you. [cheers and applause] >> good afternoon, everyone. my name is congressman jeff fortenberry nimh proud cornhuskers from nebraska. nice to see you people from nebraska who made this long trip. let me quickly say hello to the good friends from franciscan university, my all modern to agree to see you as well. thank you so much for your commitment to the cause of justice that brings us here today, the right to life. thank you so much for traveling from all parts of this country and so much for y