WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined 199 of his House Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Congressional leadership opposing any government funding that eliminates or weakens the Hyde Amendment, a four decade-old ban on taxpayer-funded abortions. The letter comes after Democrats threatened to eliminate or weaken the Hyde Amendment and other pro-life legislation. The full letter can be read here.

“I am determined to protect the lives of innocent children by keeping federal funding off-limits to subsidize abortions,” said Congressman Gonzales. “Taxpayers should not be forced to contribute to causes that go against their conscience. ”

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