Ron Paul: 'Abortion has ... Spilled Over into our Foreign Policy'

Former U.S. Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas, best known for his three bids for the White House, praised pro-life advocates taking part in the March for Life on Wednesday.

I extend best wishes to all those attending todays March for Life. Roe v. Wade, which usurped jurisdiction over abortion from state and local governments in order to deny the unborns right to life, is one of the worst Supreme Court decisions in American history, Paul said on Wednesday. None of our rights are secure when government denies the right to life of any group.

It is no coincidence that the acceptance of abortion has been accompanied by a growth of government power in all areas, Paul added. The devaluing of life caused by the causal acceptance of abortion has also spilled over into our foreign policy with the causal acceptance of pre-emptive war and presidential kill lists.

Throughout my congressional career I led the effort to end taxpayer-financing of abortion, Paul said in conclusion. It is outrageous that the federal government forces pro-life Americans to subsidize activities some believe is murder. Ending all federal funding and support for abortion -- including Obamacares abortion mandates -- must be a priority for all who support life and liberty.