{"id":2153900,"date":"2024-01-19T14:54:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T19:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-critical-time-house-speaker-mike-johnson-tells-thousands-at-march-for-life-to-take-action\/"},"modified":"2024-01-19T14:58:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T19:58:14","slug":"a-critical-time-house-speaker-mike-johnson-tells-thousands-at-march-for-life-to-take-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/a-critical-time-house-speaker-mike-johnson-tells-thousands-at-march-for-life-to-take-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgent Call to Action&#8217;: House Speaker Mike Johnson Urges Thousands at March for Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fa-critical-time-house-speaker-mike-johnson-tells-thousands-at-march-for-life-to-take-action%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2153900&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>House \u200cSpeaker Mike Johnson Urges Pro-Life Demonstrators \u200dto Cultivate a Culture \u2062of Life<\/h2>\n<p>House Speaker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/mike-johnson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Johnson<\/a> \u2063(R-LA) delivered\u200c a powerful\u200c message to thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seattle-suburb-backs-down-from-ban-on-abortion-clinic-protesters\/\" title=\"Seattle Suburb Backs Down From Ban on Abortion Clinic Protesters\">pro-life demonstrators<\/a> at the\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/march-for-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March for Life<\/a> in Washington, D.C. on Friday. Amidst falling snow, Johnson\u200d called on the\u200b crowd to celebrate life and embrace the essence\u2063 of\u2062 being American, emphasizing the right to life enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. This year&#8217;s march, the second since the landmark ruling of <em>Roe v. Wade<\/em>, was \u200dexpected to draw tens\u2063 of thousands of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-lies-the-media-is-telling-about-abortion-and-pro-life-americans\/\" title=\"4\u00a0Lies The Media Is Telling About Abortion (And Pro-Life Americans)\">pro-life supporters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Embracing Inherent\u2062 Value\u200b and Compassion<\/h3>\n<p>Johnson passionately expressed\u200d that every individual possesses immeasurable dignity and worth, regardless\u2062 of their skin color, zip \u2064code, athletic abilities, or educational background. He emphasized that this value is inherent and\u200c bestowed upon us by our creator. As a personal testament, Johnson shared \u2064that he himself is the result of an unplanned pregnancy and expressed \u2063gratitude that his parents chose \u2064life.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson stressed the importance of building a culture that encourages and supports individuals facing \u2062unplanned pregnancies. He called on the crowd to work with foster children, assist \u2064families in the adoption process, volunteer at pregnancy \u2063resource centers and maternity homes, and \u2063extend compassion and truth to those in need.<\/p>\n<h3>A Coalition of Pro-Life Voices<\/h3>\n<p>Other notable speakers at the march included Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), University of \u2064Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, former NFL player\u200c Benjamin Watson, and various pro-life and Christian leaders.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1705777977449000&#038;usg=AOvVaw3i5XB61S9XQmvzaSrqU-gC\">CLICK\u2063 HERE TO GET \u2064THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Footage posted on X showed massive crowds gathered to \u200bhear the speeches \u200dbefore the start of the march. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Despite \u2062the second DC snowfall in a week, \u200bthe 51st annual <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/March_for_Life?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@March_for_Life<\/a> is as far as the eye\u200c can see. \u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ProLife?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ProLife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MarchForLife?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MarchForLife<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GuKWDSQ2HH\">pic.twitter.com\/GuKWDSQ2HH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Greg Price (@greg_price11) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/greg_price11\/status\/1748411502401409303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January 19, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The march takes place amidst a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/state-level-abortion-losses-are-no-reason-to-shy-away-from-pro-life-messaging\/\" title=\"Don't Avoid Pro-Life Messaging Despite State Abortion Setbacks.\">pro-life defeats<\/a> \u2063at the state level, with some states enshrining abortion rights in\u2064 their constitutions. These efforts have been heavily funded\u200b by left-wing activists, resulting in significant financial advantages for pro-choice campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Johnson has faced pressure from fellow Republicans in Congress to \u2063introduce more pro-life legislation in the coming year. House Freedom Caucus Chair Bob Good (R-VA) expressed disappointment and concern, \u2064stating that many Republicans would be upset if additional pro-life measures \u2063were not \u200capproved in 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cYou\u2019re not going \u200cto get everything that you want when you have \u200bdivided government,\u201d Good told POLITICO. \u201cBut the\u200d House majority ought to count for something.\u2063 We should \u2063get \u2063at \u2064least half of what we want, shouldn\u2019t we?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a letter addressed \u2062to Johnson, ten congressional Republicans demanded\u200b that the Department of Defense\u2019s appropriations bill prohibit the use \u200dof taxpayer dollars for travel related to obtaining abortions by service members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why did Speaker \u200dJohnson emphasize the importance of engaging in open and respectful dialogue?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Turnout with protesters marching through \u2064the streets of \u2062Washington, D.C. carrying signs, banners, and flags in support of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/covid-has-killed-her-hundreds-of-thousands-but-abortion-has-killed-her-tens-of-millions\/\" title=\"COVID Has Killed Her Hundreds of Thousands, But Abortion Has Killed Her Tens of Millions\">pro-life movement<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A Time for Change<\/h3>\n<p>In his speech, Speaker Johnson acknowledged the uphill battle that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/arizona-judge-allows-1864-abortion-ban-to-go-into-effect\/\" title=\"Arizona Judge Allows 1864 Abortion Ban To Go Into Effect\">pro-life movement faces<\/a>. However, he also expressed optimism and hope for the future. Johnson urged the crowd\u200c to stay \u2062committed\u2062 to the cause and to continue working towards change through \u200dpeaceful means. He emphasized the importance of engaging in open and respectful dialogue\u200c with those who hold different views on the issue.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson called \u200don the demonstrators to engage in\u2064 conversations with their friends, family, and community members, \u200band to share their own personal stories\u200c and experiences. He stressed the power of personal testimonies in changing hearts and minds, and encouraged everyone to be bold in\u2062 sharing their beliefs.<\/p>\n<h3>Respecting \u200cthe Rights of the Unborn<\/h3>\n<p>Speaker Johnson\u200d took the \u200bopportunity to emphasize the \u200cfundamental right to\u200d life that is enshrined in the\u2064 Declaration\u200b of \u200dIndependence. He \u2062highlighted the need to protect the rights of the\u2062 unborn, who cannot speak up for\u200d themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson condemned the practice of abortion, stating that it \u2062devalues human\u200c life and goes against the principles of equality and justice. He expressed\u200c his commitment\u2062 to fighting for legislation that protects the rights of the unborn and supports alternatives to abortion.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call to Cultivate a Culture of Life<\/h3>\n<p>In his closing remarks,\u200b Speaker Johnson urged the pro-life demonstrators to go beyond simply advocating for the rights of the unborn. He called on them to actively cultivate a culture of life in their communities, where every person is \u2063valued and supported.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson encouraged the crowd to engage in acts \u200dof compassion and \u2063service, particularly\u200d towards pregnant women and families \u2063facing difficult \u200bcircumstances. He emphasized the\u200b importance of providing resources and support to enable these individuals to choose life.<\/p>\n<p>The House Speaker concluded his speech \u200dby \u2063urging everyone to continue working together towards a society that\u200c respects and protects the sanctity of life\u2062 from conception to natural death.<\/p>\n<h3>A Pledge\u200d to Continue the Fight<\/h3>\n<p>As the protests came to an \u2064end, \u2063the demonstrators left Washington, D.C. with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. Speaker Johnson&#8217;s powerful speech reminded them of the importance \u200bof their cause and the need to continue the fight for the rights of the \u200bunborn.<\/p>\n<p>With thousands of pro-life supporters united in their commitment, the March for Life serves as a powerful reminder that the pro-life movement is alive and well. Despite the\u2062 challenges they face, these individuals remain dedicated to their \u200bcause and will continue to\u2063 work tirelessly until every life is valued and \u200cprotected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) called on pro-life demonstrators at the March for Life in Washington, D.C., to foster a culture of life and stand by women contemplating abortions. Amidst falling snow, Johnson emphasized the importance of celebrating life and supporting those in need<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":2153901,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2153900","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153900","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/200"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2153900"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2153900\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2153901"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2153900"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2153900"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2153900"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}