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Rep. Christopher Smith
Republican • 4th District, New Jersey • 16th Term • Sworn In 1981
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Gender abortion bill fails
“It is violence against women,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. “This is the real war on women.” The White House, most Democrats, abortion rights groups and some Asian-American organizations opposed the ...
House Rejects Bill Banning Sex-Selective Abortion
That statement led Rep. Chris Smith, R-N,J., to call Obama the most pro-abortion president in history. "It is inconceivable to me, and I hope it is to you and every American, that our Nobel Prize-winning president can refuse to protect little girls from ..
LiveAction's 'Gendercide' Part II Reveals Sex-Selective Abortion in NYC's Margaret Sanger Clinic
Women’s rights: Nuns’ fight with Vatican highlights Catholicism’s global struggle Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, declared, “Today the three most dangerous words in China and India are: It’s a girl. We can’t let that happen here.” Supporters
Commercial space capsule back on Earth
Republicans had tried to depict the vote as a women's rights issue. "It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. The White House, most Democrats, abortion-rights groups and some Asian-American ...
Taking Note: Sex-Selection Abortion Bill Rejected
...against ending sex-selection abortion is a vote in favor of gender bias and female gendercide,” said Rep. Marsha Blackburn. Rep. Chris Smith said, “In many countries including our own, it could be a death sentence. Today the three most dangerous wor
House rejects sex-selection abortion ban - Fri, 01 Jun 2012 PST
...a war on women, struck back by trying to depict the vote as a women’s rights issue. “It is violence against women,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. “This is the real war on women.” The White House, most Democrats
Sex-selection abortion ban draws majority support but fails in House
...Chris Smith addresses the controversy of sex-selection abortions with (left) Lila Rose, Live Action, and Marilyn Musgrave. Credit: SBA List. Washington D.C., Jun 1, 2012 / 12:03 am (CNA).- Despite gaining the support of more than half of the U.S. House
House Democrats Vote to Support Gender-Based Abortions
...how our Nobel Prize-winning president can refuse to protect little girls from the violence of sex-selection abortion,” Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said Thursday. Bill sponsor Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., said “there has never been a more pro-abortion p
Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House
...they are waging a war on women, sought to depict the vote as a women's rights issue. "It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. "This is the real war on women." "The use of abortion for sex selection h
Sex-Selection Abortions Bill Pits Democrats Against Republicans in House
Mr. Speaker, 'It's a girl' is cause for enormous joy, happiness and celebration," Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said on the House
Sex-Selective Abortion Ban Fails In House As Live Action Releases Second Video
The lawmakers highlighted the Live Action videos at the press conference for PRENDA on Thursday as evidence that Planned Parenthood is facilitating "gendercide" in the U.S. "This is the real war on women," said Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) "Planned ...
US House rejects sex-selection abortion ban
"It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, a Republican, of abortions of female fetuses. "This is the real war on women." The White House, most Democrats, abortion rights groups and some Asian-American organizations opposed the bill ...
Sex-Selection Abortion Ban Fails in House
“It is violence against women,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. “This is the real war on women.” The White House, most Democrats, abortion rights groups and some Asian-American organizations opposed the ...
House rejects sex-selection abortion ban
"It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. "This is the real war on women." The White House, most Democrats, abortion rights groups and some Asian-American organizations opposed the bill, saying it could
Video: Chinese Activist Chen Guangcheng Speaks in New York
As the Journal’s Heather Haddon reported Thursday, Chen’s trek to the U.S. came with the help of an unexpected ally: New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith, a 16-term incumbent considered one of Congress’s most conservative members. Mr. Chen ...
Sex-Selection Abortion Ban Vote: GOP Measure Fails In House
"It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses, which happens most commonly in Asian countries, such as India and China, where there is cultural preference for boys. "This is the real war on women."
An Exposé Before a Vote on Gender-Based Abortions
It would require a doctor to try and read her patient’s mind and determine what her reasons are.” Representative Chris Smith, a Republican from New Jersey and a longtime opponent of abortion rights, cited the blind Chinese activist Chen ...
House to vote on sex-selection abortion ban
"It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses, which happens most commonly in Asian countries, such as India and China, where there is cultural preference for boys. "This is the real war on women." It was ...
Rep. Chris Smith Awarded for His Heroic Pro-Life Efforts
In a gala Americans United for Life is sponsoring tonight, pro-life champion and New Jersey Congressman Chris Smith will receive the 2012 Henry J. Hyde Defender of Life Award for his leadership on pro-life issues in the House of Representatives.
House to vote on sex-selection abortion ban
"It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses, which happens most commonly in Asian countries, such as India and China, where there is cultural preference for boys. "This is the real war on women." It was ...
New Jersey Ninth District Democratic primary quickly ‘headed into the toilet’
Republican U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, who has represented the Fourth District for 32 years, will face Terrence McGowan, a former firefighter and police officer from Howell Township, in the primary. Two Republicans are running in the Sixth District ...
House debates abortion ban for sex of fetus
...more than females? ... It's sick, it's discriminatory, it's sexist and it is blatantly anti-woman and anti-human." Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, declared, "Today the three most dangerous words in China and India are: It's a girl. We can't let that hap
House Fails to Pass Sex-Selective Abortion Bill
...me how our Nobel Prize-winning president can refuse to protect little girls from the violence of sex-selection abortion," Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said on Thursday. Supporters characterized the vote as a sex-discrimination issue just as Democrats are a
GOP’s Selective Abortion Bill Targeted Asian-Americans, Perpetuated Racial Stereotypes
...Franks drew parallels between sex-selection abortion in the United States and the forced abortions in China and India. Rep. Chris Smith (R-CT), who was one of several Republicans at Thursday’s briefing, called sex-selection abortion on females, “the
House rejects abortion ban based on sex of fetus
...-- then maybe it's time to board (Congress up) and go home and say we did our best but we just didn't quite make it." Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said that "most people in government are unaware" that abortion based on the sex of a fetus "is part of a del
“This is the real war on women”
...a war on women, struck back by trying to depict the vote as a women's rights issue."It is violence against women," said Rep. Chris Smith [2], R-N.J., of abortions of female fetuses. "This is the real war on women."The White House [3], most Democrats, ab
Rep. Franks: Obama Is ‘The Abortion President’
...same time, they’re fighting to stop PRENDA. They’re fighting for the right to do sex-selective abortions of little girls.” Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) said it was a “sad day in America” when the president opposes legislation that would ban sex-sel
Sex-Selection Abortions Bill Pits Democrats Against Republicans in House
...legal in the U.S. “For most of us, Mr. Speaker, ‘It’s a girl’ is cause for enormous joy, happiness and celebration,” Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said on the House floor. “But in many countries including our own, it could be a death sentence. T
From N.J., Lawmaker Aids China Activist
Rep. Chris Smith, a 16-term incumbent considered one of Congress's most conservative members, has developed an international reputation as a defender of human rights, particularly in China, a country he has visited several times. Enlarge Image Rep.
Sex-Selection Abortions Bill Pits Democrats Against Republicans in House
happiness and celebration," Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., said on the House floor. "But in many countries including our own, it could be a death sentence. Today the three-most dangerous words in China and India are, 'It's a girl.' We can't let that happen here
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