President Trump

July 8, 2019

President Trump, Vice President Pence, NIFLA and ADF Honor First Anniversary of Supreme Court NIFLA v. Becerra Decision

My daughter graduated from high school last month. Her graduation caused me to ponder about the privileges we Americans enjoy. It is indeed a great privilege to be a young woman in America, and even more so this year as NIFLA celebrated the first anniversary of its Supreme Court victory, NIFLA v. Becerra. This victory earned my daughter and her generation—as well as all Americans—freedom not to be compelled to speak a message with which […]
July 16, 2019

Thomas Glessner in Townhall: “NIFLA v. Becerra: One Year Later, Still the Most Significant Abortion SCOTUS Case in Decades”

“Last week during the debates, almost every Democratic candidate brought up the issue of abortion and the Supreme Court. Over the past few years, only one SCOTUS case dealt with abortion: NIFLA v. Becerra.  It’s now been one year since the Supreme Court announced their landmark ruling in favor of the free speech rights of pro-life pregnancy centers and all Americans. It comes as no surprise that President Trump touched on the significance of this […]
January 22, 2020

NIFLA Statement on Proclamation of National Sanctity of Life Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding President Trump’s Proclamation of National Sanctity of Life Day: “For nearly 30 years NIFLA has worked to create a culture where all life — born and unborn, regardless of infirmities, handicaps, age, or gender — is protected under the law and cherished in the hearts of the citizens of our republic. This […]
January 22, 2020

Thomas Glessner Statement in Caffeinated Thoughts: “Trump Signs 2020 National Sanctity of Human Life Day Declaration”

“Thomas Glessner, president of National Institute of Family and Life Advocates, said, ‘For nearly 30 years, NIFLA has worked to create a culture where all life — born and unborn, regardless of infirmities, handicaps, age, or gender — is protected under the law and cherished in the hearts of the citizens of our republic. This proclamation on the anniversary of the tragic decision of Roe v. Wade renews our spirits and our resolve to achieve an abortion-free America.’ […]
March 6, 2020

NIFLA Statement on Schumer Supreme Court Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2020Media Contact: [email protected] The following quote may be attributed to National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner regarding recent comments from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: “The Supreme Court has stated in the past that men and women of goodwill can disagree on the contentious issue of abortion. However, Schumer’s comments threatening Supreme Court justices if they do not vote his way on this issue seem to […]
June 24, 2020

Thomas Glessner in Angelus: “Trump Signs Order to Support Work with Faith Groups on Adoption”

“The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA)–which won a free speech case at the Supreme Court in 2018–also applauded the order. The group’s president Thomas Glessner stated on Wednesday that ‘we cannot talk about the end of abortion in America without mentioning adoption as a solution.'” Read the full article in Angelus.
August 26, 2020

NIFLA Commends Abby Johnson for Defending Life at RNC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: [email protected] National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner released the following statement regarding last night’s events at the Republican National Convention: “This week has been a breath of fresh air for all who value the sanctity of life. Unlike the Democrat’s anti-life platform, the Republican Party has chosen to maintain the most pro-life platform in generations for another four years. Last night, the Republican Party and the […]
September 9, 2020

Thomas Glessner in Townhall: “Who Would’ve Thought Trump Would Be America’s Most Pro-life President?”

“However, after four years of serving the nation, one thing is absolutely clear. Not only is Trump pro-life, he is the most pro-life president the nation has ever seen. His policies are proof. Consider such Trump initiatives as defunding Planned Parenthood, reinstating the Mexico City Policy from the Reagan years, appointing constitutionalist federal judges, extending civil rights protection to pro-lifers in the workforce, and HHS promoting life-saving policies. All such actions show President Trump’s commitment […]
September 19, 2020

NIFLA: President Trump’s SCOTUS Appointment May Mean the End of Roe

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: [email protected] National Institute of Family and Life Advocates President Thomas Glessner released the statement below following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg: “The SCOTUS vacancy created by the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg transforms the upcoming election into a referendum on the Supreme Court. President Trump’s appointment to fill this vacancy may mean the end of Roe v. Wade. Clearly, the future direction of our nation […]