b'Pursuing policies that underscore the humanity of the pre-born child, NRLC has advanced educational and legislative initiatives in every corner of the country. Legislation curtailing the barbaric practice of partial-birth abortion is considered a key turning point, moving the needle of public opinion toward the pro-life position in the 1990s and 2000s. The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act eventually became federal law, was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, and became the model for exposing Roe v. Wades glaring flaws. After Nebraskas passage of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act in 2010, the first of its kind in the U.S., NRLC planted the seed for Mississippi Right to Life to challenge its states 20-week protection for the pre-born. Mississippis passage of a groundbreaking 15-week abortion ban in 2015, the Gestational Age Act, led to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.Victories like these do not happen overnight. Aside from drafting effective model legislation, NRLC and its affiliates spend thousands of hours every election cycle vetting candidates for office and holding current elected officials accountable to their promises to protect life. Additionally, extensive resources are put into vetting potential nominees to both federal and state courts. While much of this happens behind the scenes, it is critical for the protection of innocent human life under the law. [F]earless shepherds of the innocent and the unbornyou have helped more of our citizens understand that the mark of a great nation is the respect that we give to every single human life . I ask you to continue to work with respect and civility to appeal to the hearts and conscience of a good nation, so we can encourage more Americans to embrace a culture of life. George W. Bush, 43 rdPresident of the United States, President Applauds National Right to Life Committee in Taped Message | Fox News6'