| Governor Mitt Romney addressed the National Right to Life Convention last week by video. He documented his pro-life conversion, telling the conventioneers that "Innocent life must be respected and protected from its beginning to its natural end." He recounted being asked to sign a law that would have committed state funds for embryonic stem cell research. Thoughtful deliberation caused him to have a change of heart. "I will be a pro-life president," Romney said. "If elected president, I will work with you to foster respect for innocent human life with an understanding that a culture that fails to do so ultimately becomes a culture in which respect for all fellow human beings is diminished." Although I knew the story, it hit me for the first time what a great job Marie Sturgis had done working with Romney and his people at that time. Just as it was Dr. Mildred Jefferson who changed Gov. Reagan's position on abortion, it was Marie and her fellow pro-lifers who changed Gov. Romney's position. Just think where we would be if Romney hadn't changed! Another highlight of the Convention was a rousing pro-life speech by U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire. Right now the press is speculating that she may be Romney's VP pick. That would be wonderful except it is likely Governor Lynch of NH would appoint a Senator who would not vote pro-life and we need every pro-life vote in the Senate that we can muster. It is so heartening to hear these important people sharing our concern and commitment. Anne
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