WASHINGTON - Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) today issued the following statement on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that rejected a challenge to Oregon’s assisted suicide law. The decision establishes that states have the authority to regulate medical treatment of the terminally ill, which permits other states to begin replicating Oregon’s law:

"Life – from conception to natural death – is precious and should be valued at all stages. Yesterday’s Supreme Court decision shows contempt for the culture of life and life-affirming values that distinguish our nation.”

“The United States has always been a compassionate nation that respects the miracle that our Creator bestowed upon us, the gift of life. The federal government has a fundamental obligation to protect the lives of its citizens, not take them.”

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