WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following commentary to Washington Times:

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'Protect pregnancy resource centers'

'Murder is not a protected right'

I met my dear wife, Marie, more than 50 years ago in the pro-life movement -- and today, like you, we are more committed, hope-filled, determined and impatient than ever to see "Life is a Gift" embraced in hearts and laws.