¶ Abortion, Generally
¶ Budd Said He Was “Pro-Life”
Budd Said He Was Going To Support The “Pro-Life Movement.” According to the Salisbury Post, “When asked about issues he feels are most important, Budd started by mentioning Americans' right to own a firearm. ‘Because of what I do for a living every day, obviously the second amendment is going to be extremely important," he said. "If you want to dig deeper, I'm a conservative as a point of principle and that's going to play out in the way I look at the second amendment, the Constitution, how I look at right to life and the pro-life movement. Those are things I'm going to support — not issue by issue but as a result of being conservative at the core.’” [Salisbury Post, 5/7/16]
Budd Co-Signed A Letter To Donald Trump Calling For The Nomination Of Pro-Life Justices. According to a press release form Congressman Robert Pittenger, “Complementing a letter from President Trump to pro-life leaders during the campaign, Congressman Pittenger's letter specifically cites four priorities: Nominating pro-life justices to the U.S. Supreme Court Enacting the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Ending taxpayer funding of the abortion industry, specifically Planned Parenthood, the nation's largest abortion provider Making the Hyde Amendment permanent and government-wide law […] The letter was co-signed by United States Representatives […] Ted Budd (NC-13)” [Congressman Robert Pittenger Press Release, 1/27/17]
Budd Said He Was “100% Pro-Life.” According to the Washington Times, “In his announcement video, Mr. Budd says he is a ‘small businessman who is so fed up with the liberal attacks on our faith, our families and our way of life’ and highlights a clip of Mr. Trump praising him as a ‘warrior’ and a ‘champion’ for lower taxes, border security and gun rights. ‘Joe Biden, Chuck Schumer, and Nancy Pelosi are shredding our Constitution, creating an unprecedented crisis at our southern border, cutting American’s jobs and mortgaging our children’s future with massive debts,’ Mr. Budd, 49, says in the video. ‘I am 100% pro-life, and I even think elections should be fair and secure.’” [Washington Times, 4/28/21]
In Response To The Texas Abortion Ban, An Adviser To U.S. Rep Ted Budd’s Senate Campaign Stated That Budd Is Pro-Life. According to the Charlotte Observer, “An adviser to U.S. Rep. Ted Budd’s Senate campaign said Budd is pro-life and glad that Trump and Senate Republicans ‘elevated conservative judges to the Supreme Court who value the Constitution and life.’” [Charlotte Observer, 9/5/21]
[VIDEO] Budd Praised The Pro-Life Movement And Vowed To Protect The Unborn. “BUDD: Madam Speaker, I rise today because this month marks 46 years since Roe v. Wade was decided. Since that decision, there have been over 60 million abortions. I'm not sure there's any other way to describe this statistic other than the word horrifying. With that being said, also rise today to recognize the thousands of people who travel to Washington every year to fight for the unborn. Madam Speaker, the pro-life movement in America is growing. Why? Because it's a movement about love and about promoting a culture of life by promoting a culture of life. These folks are advocating for more than just saving the unborn babies, although that is extremely important. Mr. Speaker, this is a fight for the dignity of life that says we need to view people as assets to our society and not as liabilities. When we view people as assets, it means we are giving those who are trapped in a cycle of poverty a real shot to make it in this life. And when we view people as assets, it means we are seeing those with disabilities as contributors and nothing less. I want to close by thanking all of the people, especially those from North Carolina, who give a voice to the voiceless. They are an inspiration to me and to many others around the country. And with that, Madam Speaker, I yield back.” [CSPAN, 1/17/19] 190117_KNT_16478_A]
¶ Budd Said Life Began At Conception
[VIDEO] Budd Asserted That Life Started At Conception. “BUDD: I have seen that people are concerned about life really escalate. They were saying, ‘Ted, where do you believe life begins?’ Life begins at conception. And you know we are wonderfully made. And there is a whole way you actually do politics out of that, beginning with protecting life in the womb. Thanks for your great stances on that for so long and so many in the room for that. But also, I mean you want to shift from that at the very beginning of life all the way to talking about jobs.” [Patriot Voices' Capitol Hill Day, 7/19/21]; 210719_ZAP_812_A.mp4
Budd Said “I Believe Life Begins At Conception, And I Am For Any Legislation That Leads And Supports The Sanctity Of Life.” According to the Statesville Record and Landmark, “When asked, Budd did not say he believed Roe v. Wade ought to be overturned. ‘I mean I acknowledge that it exists, but at the same time I believe life begins at conception, and I am for any legislation that leads and supports the sanctity of life,’ Budd said. Musgrave has been touring the nation over the last week advocating for the confirmation of Kavanaugh, who pro-abortion rights advocates say could be a swing vote to overturn Roe v. Wade.” [Statesville Record and Landmark, 9/24/18]
Ted Budd: “I Believe That Life Begins At Conception.” According to the office of Congressman Ted Budd, “I believe that life begins at conception and that our country should not stand for the injustice of ending the lives of millions of unborn children every year through abortion. I will do everything I can to stand up for life. I believe that strong families are the bedrock of not only our country, but a well-functioning society. Americans who graduate high school, start work, get married, and have children—in that order—are significantly less likely to fall into poverty. That’s why I will always support policies that will promote the stability and sanctity of the family unit.” [Congressman Ted Budd, accessed 10/1/21]
¶ Budd Highlighted His A+ Rating From Susan B. Anthony List’s National Pro-Life Scorecard
Budd Touted His A+ Rating From Susan B. Anthony List. According to post, “I'm honored to have received an A+ rating from @sbalist for my #ProLife work during the 116th Congress. I will never stop standing up for the rights of unborn children.” [Instagram – reptedbudd, 1/22/21]
