All human life is a gift from our Creator that is sacred, unique, and worthy of protection. On National Sanctity of Human Life Day, our country recognizes that each person, including every person waiting to be born, has a special place and purpose in this world....
The most basic duty of government is to protect the life of the innocent. My Administration has been committed to building a culture of life by vigorously promoting adoption and parental notification laws, opposing Federal funding for abortions overseas, encouraging teen abstinence, and funding crisis pregnancy programs....
America is a caring Nation, and our values should guide us as we harness the gifts of science. In our zeal for new treatments and cures, we must never abandon our fundamental morals. We can achieve the great breakthroughs we all seek with reverence for the gift of life..... We ... encourage more of our fellow Americans to join our just and noble cause.
Friday, January 16, 2009
President Proclaims January 18 As Sanctity of Human Life Day
Yesterday President Bush issued a Proclamation (full text) declaring January 18 as National Sanctity of Human Life Day 2009. The Proclamation says in part:
