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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter released the following statement today after the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act, with Carter’s support. The legislation would permanently ban all federal funding for abortions.

“As a healthcare professional, father, grandfather and Congressman, I strongly believe life starts at conception and support the sanctity of human life. Under no circumstances should American taxpayers be responsible for footing the bill for ending a precious life before it begins. However, thanks to Obamacare, the paychecks of families who share my conviction could end up paying for abortion services, possibly without their knowledge. This legislation ensures that cannot happen.

“While I am pleased with the actions in the House today, I must highlight the overwhelming fact that more than 56 million babies have been denied the right to life since the tragic and injudicious Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade more than forty years ago. It’s time for the United States Congress to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves and pass permanent federal legislation that will protect the most innocent of lives. I look forward to seeing and supporting this legislation on the House floor.”

Carter is a pharmacist by trade and operated a chain of community pharmacies in Southeast Georgia for nearly 30 years. In addition, he served in the Georgia General Assembly and as Mayor of Pooler, Georgia where he established himself as a leading advocate for pro-life policies to protect the unborn. He plans to continue this work in the United States House of Representatives and is a cosponsor of H.R. 426, the Sanctity of Human Life Act, which protects life from conception.