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Rick Becker on Abortion
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No federal funding for abortion, including abortion drugs
Q: RIGHT TO LIFE: Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants)?A: Strongly Agree. I will oppose all federal funding for abortion.
Q: Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.
A: Strongly Agree. Chemical abortions don't just end the life of an innocent preborn baby, the side effects of these dangerous pills are harmful to the mothers ingesting them as well. As such, I will support legislation that restores the
FDA's previous risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) and seek to end chemical abortions in America.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2024 North Dakota Gubernatorial race
, Jun 11, 2024
There's no such thing as a "medically required" abortion
Q: Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?A: Every child has a right to be born and every child must be protected. As a physician, I know there's no such thing as a "medically required" abortion.
If the mother's life is in danger, every medical procedure and effort should be focused on saving the lives of the mother and the baby. If the baby dies as a result of the medical procedure, that is a tragic miscarriage, not an abortion.
Q: Does the federal government have a role to play in limiting abortion, and if so what federal steps and/or federal legislation would you support?
A: I support putting an end to every avenue of taxpayer funding for abortion and will support the passage of a Federal ban on abortion.
Source: AFA iVoterGuide on 2024 North Dakota Gubernatorial race
, Jun 11, 2024
I made "some bad votes" against anti-abortion legislation
[Republican incumbent Governor John] Hoeven hit [Independent State Rep. Rick] Becker for past votes against anti-abortion legislation, which Becker said were "some bad votes." [Democratic-NPL nominee Katrina] Christiansen criticized Hoeven
for "vilifying" women in "the most grievous moments" who seek late-term abortions. Hoeven, who as governor signed North Dakota's 2007 trigger law banning abortions with some exceptions, questioned whether
Christiansen would allow abortions up to the point of birth.Christiansen queried her opponents on whether they would support further restrictions on abortion, such as making "a child carry a rapist pregnancy" and
restricting access to birth control. She wondered how North Dakota's attorney general would address ectopic pregnancies, which can be life-threatening.
Source: Bismarck Tribune on 2022 North Dakota Senate race
, Oct 27, 2022
I support life from conception to natural death
The preborn are within the spectrum of human life every bit as much as a 6 month old, a 6 year old, or a 60 year old.
The sanctity and respect for life must be upheld throughout all stages of life. Period. I unapologetically support life from conception to natural death. I will oppose all federal funding for abortion services.
Source: 2022 N.D. Senate campaign website RickBecker2022.com
, Mar 14, 2022
Government's responsibility to protect human life
One of the sharper exchanges came over the issue of abortion. Candidates were asked if they would've signed the multiple pieces of abortion legislation signed by Gov. Dalrymple in 2013, some of which have been litigated in court and defended by
Stenehjem's office since then.Becker said he was pro-life and that it's the government's responsibility to protect human life. Stehehjem said he'd have signed the legislation and is pro-life. He also recognizes exceptions for rape and incest.
Source: Bismarck Tribune on 2016 North Dakota gubernatorial debate
, Mar 3, 2016
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