Stupid politicians

I now have proof that the politicians do not read mail or e-mail from their constituents.  I e-mailed my senator, John Cronyn.  I had e-mailed him to demand that he support Planned Parenthood.  I did this because Planned Parenthood is the only place poor women can get medical care for themselves and quite often for their children. I did not mention abortion except to point out that Planned Parenthood was so much more than abortion providers.  I got this back. 

As you may know, the House of Representatives recently passed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (H.R. 1), which included an amendment to restrict federal funding for Planned Parenthood.  I support this provision, and you may be certain that I will continue to support initiatives to prevent federal taxpayer dollars from funding Planned Parenthood during the 112th Congress.  

 

Additionally, it may interest you to learn that I, along with 31 other Members of Congress, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting the amount of Title X federal funding given to Planned Parenthood and other specific organizations from Fiscal Year 2002—2009.  In response to my oversight request, the GAO found and outlined almost $1 billion in taxpayer dollars directed to these organizations.  Specifically, the nation’s largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, reportedly received over $650 million in federal funds over a seven year period.  I believe that taxpayer funding of abortion is unacceptable, and I will continue to exercise aggressive oversight on this issue.

 

I am committed to building a culture of life in America.  Every life is a precious gift from God, and we must protect those who cannot protect themselves, ensuring—from conception to natural death—that every human being is treated with the dignity and respect he or she deserves.  I appreciate having the opportunity to represent the interests of Texans in the United States Senate.  Thank you for taking the time to contact me.