Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R. issued a statement that expressed concern that the proposed federal budget would eliminate the Hyde Amendment, which, for 45 years, has prohibited the use of federal funds for abortion. The Hyde Amendment is credited with saving the lives of millions of children. In the statement, he states that it is crucially important that we send a strong, clear message that the Hyde Amendment has far-reaching public support and should not be repealed. Click on the title to read the full statement.