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Cartoonist Gary Varvel: History of pro-life politics

It's been 45 years since the dreadful Roe v. Wade decision in 1973. During that time, an estimated 60 million babies have been aborted.

As a cartoonist who believes in the sanctity of life in the womb, I have drawn many times about this issue.

Vice President Mike Pence, speaking to a March for Life gathering, said, "I truly believe, with all of my heart, this is the pro-life generation in America. And I truly believe, in this generation, we will restore the sanctity of life to the center of American law once again."

President Trump, whom Pence calls "the most pro-life president in American history," was scheduled to be the first sitting president to directly speak to the Marchers. According to USA Today, previous presidents — including Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush — have done so with a phone call or recorded message. Trump will do it in the White House Rose Garden.