Graham Statement on Democrats Blocking 'Born-Alive' Bill

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to block the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act yesterday. Graham is an original cosponsor of the legislation to protect newborns who survive abortions by requiring health care practitioners to provide care.

"Most Americans find it inexcusable that the Senate cannot pass a law protecting a child who survives an abortion from further harm. If this is not common sense and compassion, what would be?

"I am so bitterly disappointed that Senate Democrats blocked this legislation.

"Surviving late-term abortions does occur. The law should be clear as to what happens next.

"Save the baby."

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