It is not an issue of restricting citizens' rights. All we ask for is information on the source of their money and how it was spent. Kansans have the right to know who is trying to influence them in the political process. An issue of great importance to all Kansans is public policy regarding abortion. This issue demands conscientious thought by all of us.
Thoughtful people can find common ground on even the most challenging issues.
There are those sitting in this chamber that showed courage and commitment and brought divergent views together to achieve passage last year of an excellent bill, the Woman's Right to Know. I was proud to be part of that effort and proud of those here tonight who led it. I believe there is another area where we can join together. I strongly urge passage of a bill to ban partial birth abortions. The argument about when this procedure is done or how many times it's done is not the issue.