Marking the first anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Elise Stefanik and Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America President Marjorie Dannenfelser spoke with Fox News Digital about the significance of this landmark ruling. The decision returned the authority on abortion legislation to state and national legislatures.
Dannenfelser reflected on the decades-long struggle for legal protection of unborn children, calling it a pivotal moment in American history and a time to champion both women and children. She emphasized the week as a period of both celebration and strategic planning for the pro-life movement nationwide.
Stefanik, a mother herself, highlighted the personal resonance of this issue, particularly since the birth of her son. She expressed her commitment to advocating for the voiceless and promoting a culture of life through legislative action. Stefanik criticized the Democratic Party's stance on abortion, characterizing it as extreme and radical for supporting taxpayer-funded abortions and unrestricted access up to and even after birth.
Drawing a parallel to Winston Churchill's famous words, Dannenfelser described the Dobbs decision not as the end, but as "the end of the beginning" in the fight for the unborn. She highlighted the ongoing efforts in numerous state legislatures to enact protections for unborn children and provide support for struggling mothers through resources and assistance programs rather than abortion.
Stefanik stressed the opportunity for the Republican majority in Congress to advance pro-life legislation, including protecting pregnancy crisis centers and addressing issues like access to baby formula and childcare. She views these initiatives as part of a broader commitment to supporting life.
Stefanik praised the Supreme Court's decision to return the abortion issue to elected officials, allowing states to determine their own policies. While expressing disappointment with New York's pro-choice stance, she commended governors in states enacting pro-life legislation.
Dannenfelser emphasized the importance of Republican presidential candidates clarifying their positions on federal abortion restrictions. She stated that Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America will only support candidates committed to at least a 15-week abortion ban, a position she considers a modest limitation.
