Prominent Republicans and conservatives are showing their gratitude to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville for his fight against the Biden administration’s abortion policy for members of the military.
Tuberville (R-Auburn) had been placing holds on unanimous consent of military promotions over the Department of Defense’s policy of paying for travel expenses for members of the military seeking an abortion.
The senator released most of his holds Tuesday, only keeping in place a blockade against those on the 4-star and 5-star level.
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) thanked Tuberville and said Republicans will continue to push back against the policy.
“Thank you, Senator Tuberville, for your tireless effort to protect innocent lives” Moore said. “The fight he has spearheaded is far from over — House Republicans will have a chance to defund Biden’s illegal abortion travel policy in the NDAA. I urge my colleagues to support this effort.”
Thank you, @SenTuberville, for your tireless effort to protect innocent lives.
The fight he has spearheaded is far from over — House Republicans will have a chance to defund Biden's illegal abortion travel policy in the NDAA. I urge my colleagues to support this effort.
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) December 6, 2023
The senator also got some more backing in the Yellowhammer State from the conservative Alabama Policy Institute.
“Coach Tuberville brought light to darkness, awareness where there was little, and honor to the process,” they said in a statement. “It is always the right thing to do to stand up for the truth. #warrior.”
Don’t Blame Tuberville For Dropping His Pentagon Abortion Protest, Blame His Feckless GOP Colleagues https://t.co/MyGrEQAZ8P
— Alabama Policy Institute (@alabamapolicy) December 6, 2023
Lawmakers outside of Alabama also praised Tuberville’s actions. U.S. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), who has been backing Tuberville in the Senate on the holds, said Tuberville is a “hero.”
“Senator Tuberville fought courageously for unborn Americans and the rule of law,” Lee said. “His opponents threatened to forever destroy Senate procedure to get their way, and today he is acting to protect our institution from them. Hero.”
.@SenTuberville fought courageously for unborn Americans and the rule of law. His opponents threatened to forever destroy Senate procedure to get their way, and today he is acting to protect our institution from them. Hero. https://t.co/foMb9zOyIK
— Mike Lee (@SenMikeLee) December 5, 2023
U.S. Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) also thanked Tuberville for fighting against the “illegal” policy by President Biden.
“Tommy Tuberville stood up for life,” Good said. “Pro-death Democrats in the Senate demonstrated they unequivocally prioritized an illegal policy that uses taxpayer funds to pay for abortion travel ahead of our military.”
Tommy Tuberville stood up for life. Pro-death Democrats in the Senate demonstrated they unequivocally prioritized an illegal policy that uses taxpayer funds to pay for abortion travel ahead of our military. https://t.co/woNO8dxTCe
— Congressman Bob Good (@RepBobGood) December 6, 2023
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on Twitter @Yaffee
