Pence's opposition stems from Kennedy's long-standing defense of abortion rights, stating, "For the majority of his career, RFK Jr. has defended abortion on demand during all nine months of pregnancy, supports overturning the Dobbs decision, and has called for legislation to codify Roe v. Wade." This highlights Pence's concern that Kennedy would undermine pro-life values if confirmed as HHS Secretary.
Pence characterized Kennedy's potential role as HHS Secretary as alarming, declaring, "If confirmed, RFK, Jr. would be the most pro-abortion Republican appointed secretary of HHS in modern history." This underscores his view of the significant implications of Kennedy's nomination.
Emphasizing the necessity for a pro-life leader, Pence urged Senate Republicans, stating, "On behalf of tens of millions of pro-life Americans, I respectfully urge Senate Republicans to reject this nomination and give the American people a leader who will respect the sanctity of life as secretary of Health and Human Services." This shows the urgency Pence feels regarding the nomination.
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