by Steve Jalsevac, LifeSiteNews: Early this morning, former U.S. Congressman Henry Hyde, described by Colleen Parro, of the Republican National Coalition for Life, as "one of the most dedicated, eloquent and effective pro-life advocates in American government", died at the age of 83. In addition to chairing the House Judiciary Committee, Hyde was President of the Clinton impeachment trial, a high-level participant in the response to the 9-11 attacks, and a major player in the worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS crisis. However, more than anything else, Henry Hyde is known for his stalwart defense of the right to life of unborn children . . . [Read More]Gary Bauer: During his 32 years in the House of Representatives, Rep. Henry Hyde (R-IL) was an outspoken defender of the sanctity of human life at all stages and a passionate advocate for a strong national defense. A principled conservative, Hyde was respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle. A veteran, lawyer and public servant, Hyde is perhaps best known as the author of the Hyde Amendment, which bans public funding of abortions through Medicaid. The Hyde Amendment is the most important pro-life law on the books, and one that National Right to Life estimates has saved the lives of more than 1 million unborn babies. Earlier this month, Hyde was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award. Henry Hyde will be sorely missed on the frontlines of the battle to defend life, faith, family and freedom.
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